This standard establishes the permissible limits for the emission of lead and cadmium, by glass and vitro-ceramic articles intended for use in contact with food and beverages. The method is applicable to glass and vitro-ceramic articles that can be transparent, translucent, opaque, colored or not, or decorated on the surface in contact with food, and that are used for the preparation, service and conservation of food. food, including articles used as packaging. It does not apply to items with vitrified enamel or ceramic items.