SN EN ISO 8442-3 : 1998

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Materials
5 Construction
6 Performance requirements
7 Marking and labelling
Annexes
A (informative) Classification by product type
B (informative) Bibliography
C (normative) Test methods for resistance of lacquering
  to scratching
D (normative) Test method for resistance of the lacquer to
  ultraviolet radiation
E (normative) Test method for the resistance of
  rectangular and square trays and dishes to twisting
F (normative) Test method for the resistance of trays and
  dishes to popping
G (normative) Test method for load strength of a vessel
H (normative) Test methods for strength of attachments
J (normative) Test method for pouring
K (normative) Test method for temperature of handles and
  leakage

Defines material, performance requirements and test methods for silver-plated table and decorative holloware made principally from metals for use at or upon the dining table. Defines composition limits for basic metals for fabrication of the holloware before silver-plating. Applicable to decorative items eg vases and trophies, jugs, dishes, tea- and coffee-pots, trays and tureens, candlesticks wine-coolers etc. Does not include holloware made entirely from precious metals, brass, nickel-silver pewter, stainless steel, ceramics or glass, but covers brass, copper, nickel-silver, pewter and stainless steel holloware with a silver-plated coating and attachments.