What is CER?
The Ceramics Directive regulates ceramic articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs, with a focus on the release of lead and cadmium.
Full title: Council Directive 84/500/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to ceramic articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs
Type: Directive | Category: Food & Cosmetics
Who does CER apply to?
Manufacturers and importers of ceramic tableware, cups, bowls and other ceramic articles for food contact.
Key requirements
Limit values for lead and cadmium release, test methods and declaration of conformity.
How Conphora helps
Conphora automatically monitors CER and matches your products against the relevant requirements. The platform identifies gaps, generates documentation and keeps you updated when the rules change.
With Conphora you can:
- Automatic validation - instantly see whether your products comply with CER
- Documentation - generate the necessary documentation and declarations of conformity
- Monitoring - get notified when CER is updated or amended
- Overview - see compliance status for all products in one place