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BS 8654:2015 is a new British standard that specifies performance requirements for ceramic tableware for domestic and hospitality use, replacing the previous PAS 54. It retains ceramic performance specifications from PAS 54 and introduces several new criteria, including definitions for vitrified stoneware and terracotta. The standard provides comprehensive requirements for hospitality ceramic tableware, with some properties requiring higher performance than domestic tableware due to the more demanding hospitality environment.

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09 Regulations

BS 8654:2015 is a new British standard that specifies performance requirements for ceramic tableware for domestic and hospitality use, replacing the previous PAS 54. It retains ceramic performance specifications from PAS 54 and introduces several new criteria, including definitions for vitrified stoneware and terracotta. The standard provides comprehensive requirements for hospitality ceramic tableware, with some properties requiring higher performance than domestic tableware due to the more demanding hospitality environment.

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BS 8654:2015

UK Regulation on Domestic and


Hospitality Articles intended for
contact with foodstuffs
BS 8654:2015 is an entirely new British Standard which
specifies the performance requirements for ceramic tableware
intended for both domestic and hospitality (catering) use. It
replaces the now withdrawn PAS 54:2003, the previous BSI
performance specification for domestic ceramic ware and
glassware articles intended for food contact with foodstuffs
and vases. The new British Standard retains all the ceramic
performance specifications from PAS 54 for domestic ceramic
ware. Several new performance criteria are introduced which
Performance specification and test method for measuring
include:
the intrinsic strength of hospitality tableware, non-stick
Several revisions to supporting testing standards since 2003 behaviour of ovenware and hob-top ceramic utensils
that should be reviewed to ensure familiarity with the
Removal of references to table top glassware and vases
changes
Publication of performance requirements for hospitality Vitrified Stoneware and Terracotta
tableware including additional performance requirements Vitrified stoneware (a higher firing temperature version of
such as a higher testing requirement for handle strength traditional stoneware) and terracotta (red-brown glazed,
Definitions for vitrified stoneware and terracotta - there is partially glazed earthenware) are recognized as product types
now a quantifiable definition to identify these products within the ceramics sector and for the first time are included
which is important for anybody selling or buying stoneware in a standard for ceramic tableware.
or terracotta to ensure that they meet the new standards and This now means that products must have matching
can therefore be advertised and traded as such physical and performance characteristics to qualify as
genuinely vitrified stoneware or terracotta.

Hospitality Ceramic Tableware Requirements


The new standard along with BS 4034:1990 (British
Standard Specification for Vitrified Hotelware) provides a
comprehensive performance specification for hospitality
ceramic tableware. Certain aspects of the performance
requirements are the same as those for domestic ceramic
tableware. Other properties require a higher performance
specification, reflecting the more demanding service
environment that hospitality ceramic tableware endures.
Intrinsic strength is a material property that has been
introduced into the section for hospitality ceramic tableware -
this reflects the need for higher strength in the hospitality
service environment. Source: Lucideon.com

e-CRAFTCIL Issue 22, 2016

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