What is ISO 10106 standard about?
ISO 10106 specifies a test method to measure the global migration of cork stoppers.
ISO 10106 applies to all types of cork stoppers that are ready to use, simulating the real conditions of use.
A bottle with an adequate finish is used to carry out the test. in ISO 10106 Global migration refers to mass of the non-volatile constituents of the cork stopper ceded to the simulant during the test; while the simulant is the solution intended to simulate the foodstuff.
Who is ISO 10106 standard for?
ISO 10106 on cork stoppers is relevant to:
- Manufacturer of cork stoppers
- Suppliers of cork stoppers
- Bottle manufacturers
Why should you use ISO 10106 standard?
Typically, a cork stopper seals a container such as a bottle, tube, or barrel with a conical or cylindrical shape.
ISO 10106 provide information on reagents and materials, apparatus, preparation of test pieces, and test conditions for determining global migration of cork stopper. The reagents suggested take into consideration alcoholic content corresponding to the alcoholic beverage bottled with the cork stoppers under test.
ISO 10106 is a guarantee of quality for the buyer of the cork stoppers. ISO 10106 enables a user to improve the quality of cork stoppers that enhances the functionality as per the bottle neck on which they fitted. As a result, you will be avoid leaks and excessive evaporation of the end-product.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS ISO 10106:2021 supersedes BS ISO 10106:2018, which is withdrawn
The main changes compared to the previous edition are:
- Scope, normative references, apparatus updated
- Procedure and test report have been technically revised
