What is BS EN 648 about – Fastness of fluorescent paper ?
Fluorescence fastness in papers and boards intended to carry or store food products can ruin the quality of food products and even cause health issues like allergies.
BS EN 648 describes procedures for the testing of the fastness of fluorescent whitened paper and board intended to come into contact with foodstuffs. Some procedures depending on the foreseeable use of the material are given.
Visual absence of the glass fibre paper’s fluorescence under UV light is evaluated.
BS EN 648:2018 history
2018BS EN 648:2018 Paper and board intended to come into contact with foodstuffs. Determination of the fastness of fluorescent whitened paper and board
2007BS EN 648:2007 Paper and board intended to come into contact with foodstuffs. Determination of the fastness of fluorescent whitened paper and board
2007BS EN 648:2006 Paper and board intended to come into contact with foodstuffs - Determination of the fastness of fluorescent whitened paper and board
2003BS EN 648:2003 Paper and board intended to come into contact with foodstuffs - Determination of the fastness of fluorescent whitened paper and board