Europe (Non-EU)
Resolution ResAP(2004)2 on cork stoppers and other cork materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs
Presentation
Resolution ResAP(2004)2 applies only to the cork part of cork stoppers and to any other cork material or object whose main component is manufactured cork which, in the finished product, is intended to come into contact with or is placed in contact with foodstuffs.
The definitions of ISO 633 concerning cork apply to this Resolution. Cork stoppers or the cork part of stoppers should contain at least 51% w/w manufactured cork. The cork part of the stoppers may be composed of a single piece or of two or more pieces of cork or raw granulate assembled by means of glue, adhesive or any other means.
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This resolution describes the conditions that should be met by cork used for food contact applications.