Mèrlett Tecnoplastic

introduction

1. In the table below, which reports an exemplifying list of alimentary products, the following abbreviations are used to indicate the simulators to be used in migration tests relative to the alimentary product or group of alimentary products:
   
   A simulator:
   distilled or equivalent quality water:
   
   B simulator:
   3% (wt/v) acetic acid in aqueous solution;
   
   C simulator:
   10% (v/v) ethanol in aqueous solution;
   
   D simulator: rectified olive oil: in the case that other simulators need to be used due to technical reasons associated with the analysis method, the olive oil must be replaced by a mixture of synthetic triglycerides or by sunflower oil.
   
   
2. For each alimentary product or group of alimentary products, only the simulator or simulators marked with X must be applied, for each simulator using a new specimen of the materials and objects in question. The lack of X symbol means that no migration test is required for that item or sub-item.
   
   
3. When a number is given with the X symbol, separated from it by a bar, divide the migration test result by the number itself. This number - called the << reduction coefficient >> - conventionally takes into account the higher extractive power of the simulator of fat food with respect to some kinds of alimentary products.
   
   
4. When a bracketed a is given near the X symbol, use only one of the two listed simulators:
   - if the pH of the alimentary product is higher than 4.5, use the A simulator,
   - if the pH of the alimentary product is less than or equal to 4.5, use the B simulator.
   
   
5. If the alimentary product is reported in the list both in a specific and general item, use only the simulator(s) as provided in the specific item.