The tableware sector is dynamic and very varied. Tableware articles are characterized by the diversity of materials (ceramic, glass, plastic), shapes (plates, bowls, glasses, etc.) and uses.
In terms of quality control, SFC has developed specific expertise to determine tableware properties and behaviour under real conditions, according to standards requirements.
The benefits
Ceramic articles
- Material identification: porcelain, stoneware, earthenware, pottery (French customs)
- Crazing resistance (NF EN 13258)
- Mechanical dishwashing resistance of ustensils: reference test method for domestic articles (NF EN 12875-1)
- Mechanical dishwashing resistance of ustensils: rapid test for domestic ceramic articles (NF EN 12875-4)
- Mechanical dishwashing resistance of ustensils: rapid test for ceramic catering articles (NF EN 12875-5)
Ceramic articles, glass
- Resistance to thermal shock (NF EN 1183)
- Resistance to impact (mechanical shock) (NF EN 12980)
- Resistance of plates to metallic scratching (Méthode SFC)
Ceramic, glass, plastic articles
- Mechanical dishwashing resistance of ustensils (NF EN 12875-1)
- Resistance to microwave heating (NF EN 15284)
Approvals
SFC has a number of labels, approvals and recognitions that testify its professionalism and its involvement in Research and Innovation. In particular, it has the agreement “Crédit impôt recherche” (CIR) Research Tax Credit, with a doubling of the tax base calculation.