The standard “ES 923 Ceramic tableware” published by the Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality (EOS) describes the performance requirements for ceramic tableware for home and hospitality use. The requirements are different for both home and hospitality use, and this standard provides test methods for both. In general, a higher performance specification is required for hospitality ware.
From salad bowls to dessert plates, the ceramic tableware category encompasses all the serving utensils needed to elegantly serve meals at the table. Ceramic tableware is unique for several reasons, including its durability and the wide variety of materials and styles available. The ceramic category includes materials such as porcelain, terracotta, glazed earthenware, and bone china.
Because ceramic tableware is fired in an oven, it can withstand serious wear and tear when cooking and serving hot food. Porcelain, for example, distributes heat evenly throughout the food without shattering due to high temperatures.
Unlike other types of tableware, ceramic dinnerware is non-porous, meaning it doesn't absorb chemicals from the cleaning process or food particles from serving. When food cooked and served on ceramic tableware is consumed, nothing harmful enters the body. Ceramic plates and tableware can be used indoors or outdoors, for hot or cold food, and in a wide variety of settings.
The biggest difference between ceramic and porcelain lies in their craftsmanship. Ceramic dinnerware comes in a variety of options, including earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain. Porcelain dinnerware is made from more refined clay and fired at higher temperatures, making it denser and more durable than ceramic. Porcelain is harder, more durable, denser, and less porous than ceramic. It also has a very low absorption rate, making it nearly impervious to water, even after prolonged exposure. Porcelain dinnerware develops a hard, glass-like, and translucent surface after firing.
This draft standard is technically similar to the standard "BS 8654 Ceramic tableware intended to come into contact with foodstuffs for domestic and hospitality purposes - Specification" published by the British Standards Institution (BSI).
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