Microwave-safe assessment

Testing of glass products to determine whether they are considered microwave safe in accordance with BS EN 15284.

Items intended for use in a microwave should be tested to determine whether any arcing or overheating of the glass occurs during use or whether any scaling or colour change to the decoration is visible after microwave use.

• BS EN 15284:2007, Materials and articles in contact with food stuffs. Test method for the resistance to microwave heating of ceramic, glass, glass-ceramic or plastic cookware