# Council Directive of 15 October 1984 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to ceramic articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs (84/500/EEC), Division 5.2: Determination of lead and/or cadmium

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

The sample thus prepared is tested under the conditions laid down in Annex I.
Before taking the test solution for determining lead and/or cadmium, homogenise the content of the sample by an appropriate method, which avoids any loss of solution or abrasion of the surface being tested.
Carry out a blank test on the reagent used for each series of determinations.
Carry out determinations for lead and/or cadmium under appropriate conditions.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/1984/500/annex/II/division/5/division/5.2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-1984-500/annex-II/division-5/division-5.2
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