What is BS EN 12868 – Determining the release of N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances from elastomer or rubber teats and soothers about?
BS EN 12868 discusses child use and care articles. BS EN 12868 European Standard specifies the method for determining N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances released from elastomer or rubber teats in contact with artificial saliva salt solution for testing compliance with Directive 93/11/EEC. BS EN 12868 ensures safety and compliance with national regulatory conditions.
Who is BS EN 12868 - Determining the release of N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances from elastomer or rubber teats and soothers for?
BS EN 12868 on elastomer or rubber teats and soothers is useful for:
- Elastomer or rubber teats and soothers manufacturers
- Elastomer or rubber teats and soothers importers
- Regulatory bodies
- Technical laboratories
Why should you use BS EN 12868 - Determining the release of N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances from elastomer or rubber teats and soothers?
Teats and soothers are made from rubber that are substitute which is given to the infant to suckle upon between feedings to quiet its distress by satisfying the need to suck when it does not need to eat. It has been shown that feeding teats and soothers made of elastomer or rubber may release N-nitrosamines and substances capable of being converted into N-nitrosamines (N-nitrosatable substances). The Scientific Committee for Food of the European Union has given the opinion that N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances may endanger human health owing to their toxicity Hence in 1993, the European Commission issued Directive 93/11/EEC controlling rubber and elastomeric teats and soothers releasing these substances. The Directive also provided basic rules for determining the release of these substances and criteria for the method of analysis to be adopted.
The purpose of BS EN 12868 European Standard is to provide a detailed analytical method for the identification and determination of N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances released from teats and soothers that ensure safety and compliance with the requirements of Directive 93/11/EEC may be tested.