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This standard specifies a reference method for determining the release of lead and cadmium from articles with silicate surfaces of glass, glass ceramic and vitreous enamel which are intended to come into contact with foodstuffs. This standard also applies to vitreous enamelled containers and to parts of equipment intended for industrial use with foodstuffs. This standard specifies also a method of test for determining the release of lead and/or cadmium from a drinking rim; the drinking rim of ceramic articles can also be tested according to this method.