We offer testing and guidance on regulatory updates affecting the cookware industry
Intertek is accredited to test cookware to a number of CMA voluntary standards. We offer technical expertise to assist you with navigating the CMA’s standards manual to determine the appropriate tests for your products. In addition, we can also provide on-site training and technical updates on standards and regulations affecting the cookware industry.
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Intertek Testing Capabilities to CMA’s Engineering Standards for Cookware and Bakeware | |
CMA 3.3.1 | Stick Handles - Single Handle Pans |
CMA 3.3.2 | Side Handle Assemblies & Stick Handles with Helper Handles |
CMA 3.3.3 | Torque Resistance for Stick Handle Pans |
CMA 3.3.4 | Handle Position on Cookware with Stick Handles |
CMA 3.3.5 | Resistance of Weldments and Handle Fixturing |
CMA 6.3 | Glass Breakage |
CMA 6.4 | Flatness of Pan Bottoms |
CMA 6.5.1 | Care and Use Instructions |
CMA 3.3.8 | Knob Assemblies |
CMA 7.9 | Encapsulated and Brazed Bottom Testing |
CMA 8.5 | Recommended Minimum Thicknesses for Aluminum Cookware (Uncoated) |
CMA 8.6 | Recommended Minimum Thicknesses for Aluminum Cookware (Fluoropolymer Coated) |
CMA 8.7 | Recommended Minimum Thicknesses for Aluminum Cookware (Porcelain Coated) |
CMA 8.8 | Recommended Minimum Thicknesses for Aluminum Cookware (Acrylic, Polyimide or Other Organic Coated Ware) |
CMA 9.6 | Alloys for Utensils made from Three-Ply Stainless Steel Laminates |
CMA 9.7 | Alloys for Utensils made from Bi-Metal Stainless Steel Bonded with Copper |
CMA 9.8 | Alloys for Utensils made from Bi-Metal Stainless Steel Bonded with Aluminum |
CMA 21.3.1 | Bakeware Nonstick Performance Test |
CMA 21.4.5 | Tomato Test (resistance to salt and acid test) |
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