BS 5577:1999

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Specification for table cutlery with non-metallic handles

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BSI	1999	18

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Description

This British Standard specifies material and performance requirements for cutlery with non-metallic handles intended for use at the dining table. It includes knives, forks, spoons, carving sets, ladles and other serving pieces.

Requirements are specified for stainless steel cutlery and silver-plated nickel-silver or silver-plated stainless steel cutlery. This standard does not cover cutlery wholly made of precious metals, aluminium, non-stainless steel or that made entirely of plastics, nor does it cover gold-plated or chromium-plated cutlery except for chromium-plated sharpening steels. However, cutlery incorporating sterling silver caps and ferrules or unplated nickel-silver rivets and caps are within the scope of this standard.

Composition limits are specified for steels and non-ferrous metals for cutlery.

Requirements are specified for non-metal handles made from the more commonly used materials (see 4.2.4), but not those made from exotic materials such as ivory or mother-of-pearl. The standard includes requirements for cutlery with non-metal handles for use in a dishwashing machine.

In the case of silver-plated cutlery, three minimum average thicknesses are specified, first, second and third class, with decreasing thickness of the silver deposit.

Additional information

Status	Confirmed
Pages	18
Publication Date	1999-12-15
ISBN	0 580 33092 3
Standard Number	BS 5577:1999
Title	Specification for table cutlery with non-metallic handles
Replaces	BS 5577:1984
Descriptors	Selection, Area measurement, Aligned, Environmental testing, Testing conditions, Labels, Test equipment, Cracking, Silver, Table knives, Cleaning, Colour fastness, Chemical composition, Corrosion resistance, Spoons, Handles, Thermal resistance, Metal coatings, Silver-containing alloys, Hardness, Non-ferrous metals, Nickel-containing alloys, Metal plating, Stainless steels, Marking, Dishwashing machines, Mechanical testing, Deformation, Edge, Corrosion tests, Adhesion tests, Performance, Thickness measurement, Strength of materials, Catering equipment, Thickness, Defects, Adhesion, Forks (cutlery), Non-metals, Cutlery
Publisher	BSI
Committee	CW/29
ICS Codes	97.040.60 - Cookware, cutlery and flatware

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