Laboratory testing services

Standard DIN 10955 specifies test methods for the sensory analysis of food contact materials and articles that are intended for direct food contact. …

Analysis of non-intentionally added substances (NIAS), which are chemicals that are present in a food contact material (FCM) or food contact article (FCA) but have …

Specific migration of elements listed in Annex II of Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1245 of 2 September 2020 amending and correcting Regulation …

Overall migration (OML) testing with simulant A, B, and D2 is used to ensure compliance of food packaging, cling film, freezer bags, nitrile …

Primary aromatic amines (PAA) are a class of compounds that are generated when residual isocyanate groups in food contact materials react with the water in foods. In addition, articles in which aniline, benzidine …

Overall migration (OM) into simulant E (Tenax) measures the sum of volatile and semi-volatile compounds that migrate from a food contact material into food via the gas phase. According to …

Overall migration (OM) is the sum of all the non-volatile compounds that migrate from a food contact material into the food. According to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011, food …

Overall migration (OM) is the sum of all the non-volatile compounds that migrate from a food contact material into the food. According to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011, food simulants D1 …

Standards EN 1230-1 and EN 1230-2 specify the testing procedure for assessing the odor and flavor released by food contact materials made of paper or board. This analysis applies …

Overall migration (OM) is the sum of all the non-volatile compounds that might migrate from a food contact material into the food. According to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011, food …

Primary aromatic amines (PAA) are a class of compounds that are generated when residual isocyanate groups in food contact materials react with the water in foods. In …

Screening of volatile organic compounds (VOC) from paper, board, and plastics. The method can be used to analyze volatile residues from printed packaging as well as to measure …

Overall migration (OM) is the sum of all the non-volatile compounds that migrate food contact materials into food. According to Regulation (EU) No …

Analysis of non-intentionally added substances (NIAS), which are chemicals that are present in a food contact material (FCM) or food contact article (FCA) …

Analysis of the migration of non-intentionally added substances (NIAS) into food simulant E. NIAS have various sources and can be grouped into side …

Specific migration of elements listed in Annex II of Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1245 of 2 September 2020 amending …

Specific migration testing of terephthalic acid [CAS 100-21-0; Ref No 24910] and isophthalic acid [CAS 121-91-5; Ref No 19150] by European Union Regulation No …

The Finnish National Regulation 268/1992 (CTM) applies to contact materials manufactured in Finland or imported directly from third countries which do not have harmonized EU legislation. …

Overall migration (OML) testing with simulant A, B, and D2 (as repeated use) is used to ensure the compliance of plates, …

Method for testing the resistance of domestic articles made from ceramic, glass, glass ceramic, vitreous enamel, metal, and plastics under the combined chemical, thermal, and mechanical stresses …

Paper or paperboard that comes into contact with food must not release processing aids that have an antimicrobial effect on food. The requirement is outlined, for example, in German BfR Recommendation …

Overall migration (OM) is the sum of all the non-volatile compounds that migrate from the food contact material into the food. By convention, simulant D2e (95% ethanol) is used …

This measurement detects the migration of heavy metals and aluminum to cold water from paper or board intended as food contact material. The method is …

Overall migration (OM) is the sum of all the compounds that might migrate from a food contact material into food. According to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011, food simulants D1 and D2 …

Directive 94/62/EC limits the content of heavy metals such that the sum of the concentrations of lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), and hexavalent chromium (Cr (VI)) in packaging or packaging components shall not exceed …

Printing ink set-off can occur on the reverse side of printed labels, lids, cups, and packaging films, either in a stack or in the reel after printing. This creates a potential risk …

Overall migration (OM) is the sum of all the non-volatile compounds that migrate from the food contact material into the food. According to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011, food simulant …

Overall migration (OM) is the sum of all the non-volatile compounds that migrate from a food contact material into food. By convention, simulant D2i (isooctane) is used to simulate …

Specific migration of 9,9-bis(methoxymethyl)fluorene [CAS: 182121-12-6 ] from a plastic material intended for food contact. The substance is listed under FCM No. 779 and Ref No. 39815 in …

Specific migration of octadecyl 3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate, known by the trade name Irganox 1076 [CAS 2082-79-3], from a plastic material intended for food contact. The substance is listed under …

Specific migration of ethylene glycol [CAS 107-21-1; Ref. No 16990/53650; FCM 227] and diethylene glycol [CAS 111-46-6; Ref. No 13326/15760/47680, FCM 263] …

Overall migration (OM) is the sum of all the non-volatile compounds that migrate from the food contact material into the food. According to Regulation (EU) …

Specific migration of mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOH), including mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons (MOSH) with polyolefin oligomeric hydrocarbons (POSH) and mineral oil aromatic …

Content of bisphenol A (BPA) in various matrices, including: Consumer goods made from plastic, elastomers, and rubber, Toys and childcare articles, Food packaging (plastic, paper, …

Overall migration (OM) is the sum of all the non-volatile compounds that migrate from the food contact material into the food. According to Regulation (EU) …

Printing ink set-off can occur on the reverse side of printed labels, lids, cups, and packaging film, either in a stack or in the reel after printing. This creates a potential for …

This test assesses the specific migration of 1,4-butanediol [CAS 110-63-4; Ref No 13720/40580; FCM 254] from a plastic sample intended as a food contact material. Listed as FCM 254 in European Regulation No …

Specific migration of acetaldehyde [CAS: 75-07-0] from a plastic food contact material. The substance is listed as FCM 128 with Ref No. 10060 in European Commission Regulation No 10/2011. Migration into food must not …

Specific migration of tetrahydrofuran [CAS: 109-99-9] from a sample or material intended for food contact. Tetrahydrofuran is listed with FCM 246 and Ref No. 25150 in European Commission Regulation No 2011/10 …

The measurement is performed using a high-resolution ICP-MS technique (ICP-SFMS), which can identify very low elemental concentrations. The measurement includes only the selected element …

Specific migration of 1,3-butadiene [CAS 106-99-0; Ref No 13630; FCM 223] from a plastic food contact material. The compound is listed under FCM 223 in Annex I of European Regulation No …

Specific migration of formaldehyde [CAS 50-00-0; Ref No 17260/54880; FCM 98] from a plastic food contact material. The compound is listed under FCM 98 in Annex I of European Regulation No …

This test is used to evaluate the color fastness of dyed or printed paper or board that is intended to come into contact with food. The applied simulants are Olive oil, 3% acetic acid, Alkaline salt solution (saliva simulant), …

Determination of formaldehyde (CAS 50-00-0) content in cold or hot water extracts of paper or board. The method is suitable, for example, for an analysis of formaldehyde …

Phthalates are a group of chemicals widely used as plasticizers, which make plastics more flexible and durable. Phthalates have also been used as additives in products such as cosmetics and personal care items. Several phthalates have been …

Specific migration of mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOH), including mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons (MOSH) with polyolefin oligomeric hydrocarbons (POSH) and mineral oil …

Horizontal method for the detection and enumeration of Enterobacteriaceae (EN ISO 21528). For microbiology analyses, a sample preparation cost of €39 will be invoiced per order.

Pentachlorophenol (PCP, CAS 87-86-5) is a compound that is used as a pesticide and a wood preservative. It is listed as a persistent organic pollutant in Annex I of the EU POPs Regulation, …

Specific migration of caprolactam [CAS: 105-60-2] from a plastic material intended for food contact. The substance is listed as FCM 212 with reference numbers 14200 and 41840 in …

Determination of the water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) according to the ASTM F1249 standard. WVTR describes the amount of water vapor that passes through a material over a …

Determination of the speed of transfer of optical brightening agents (OBAs), also known as fluorescent whitening agents, from paper and board. The test is performed against UV light to provide a rating for the …

Specific migration of hexamethylene diisocyanate [CAS: 822-06-0] from a sample or material intended for food contact. The substance is listed under FCM 372 and Ref No. …

Epichlorohydrin is a highly reactive electrophilic compound used to produce glycerol, plastics, epoxy glues and resins, epoxy diluents, and elastomers. The compound is included in the positive list of the BfR XXXVI …

Determination of isothiazolinones in consumer goods. Isothiazolinones are common preservatives (biocides) in cosmetics, chemical formulations, and printing inks. The following isothiazolinones are included in the analysis: 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3(2h)-one (BIT, CAS: …

Migration of lead and cadmium from ceramics, glass, and enameled articles. For ceramic articles and tableware, limits …

Overall migration (OM) is the sum of all the non-volatile compounds that migrate from the food contact material into the food. According to Regulation (EU) No …

Specific migration of vinyl acetate [CAS: 108-05-4] from a sample or material intended for food contact. Vinyl acetate is listed with FCM 231 and Ref No. 10120 in European Commission …

Overall migration (OM) is the sum of all the compounds that might migrate from a food contact material into food. According to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011, food …

Extended analysis package for phthalates in various matrices using the GC-MS technique. Phthalates are a group of chemicals widely used as plasticizers, which make plastics more flexible and durable. Phthalates are also found as additives in …

Specific migration of acrylonitrile [CAS: 107-13-1] from a plastic material intended for food contact. The substance is listed under FCM 225 and Ref No. 12100 in European Commission Regulation No 2011/10. According …

Testing to determine cookware's resistance to microwave heating. The test is suitable for cookware made of ceramic, glass, glass-ceramic, or plastic. Tested articles should be intended for multiple uses in a microwave. The test does not apply to articles, …

Overall migration (OM) is the sum of all the non-volatile compounds that migrate from a food contact material into food. This test with simulant D2e is …

Specific migration of 1,1,1-trimethylolpropane (CAS 77-99-6; Ref No 13380, 25600, 94960; FCM 141; TMP) from a plastic food contact material. The compound is listed under FCM …

Analysis for measuring the specific migration of 3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzylphosphonic acid, monoethyl ester, calcium salt (Irganox 1425, CAS: 65140-91-2) from a material intended for food contact. Irganox 1425 …

Specific migration of 2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane, commonly known as bisphenol A or BPA, from a plastic sample or material intended for food contact. Bisphenol A [CAS: 80-05-7] is listed under FCM No. 151 …

Specific migration testing of epoxy derivatives used in the manufacturing of epoxy resins and polycarbonate plastics. EU legislation bans the use of some epoxy derivatives in food …

Determination of the biocide bronopol (2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol, CAS: 52-51-7) in cold or hot water extract of paper and board.

Laboratory analysis for determining the total number of colony-forming units of bacteria and bacterial spores as well as yeast and molds in dry market pulp, paper, and …

Overall migration (OM) is the sum of all the non-volatile compounds that migrate from the food contact material into the food. According to Regulation (EU) No …

Determination of the oxygen transmission rate of paper and cardboard materials. The test is performed on three identical samples to ensure repeatability. Measurement conditions …

Content of 15 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in plastic and rubber and products made from them (e.g., toys, kitchenware) according to AfPS GS …

Specific migration of N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)alkyl(C8-C18)amine from a material intended for food contact. The substance is listed with FCM 19 and Ref No. 39090 in European Commission Regulation …

Specific migration of 2,4,6-triamino-1,3,5-triazine [CAS: 108-78-1], better known as melamine, from a plastic food contact material or article. Melamine is listed as FCM No 239 with three reference numbers (19975, 25420, and 93720) in European …

Determination of vinyl chloride (chloroethane, CAS 75-01-4) content in plastics. Both ECHA and the US EPA have identified vinyl chloride as a carcinogen.

Glutaraldehyde is a slimicide used to control microbial growth in paper and paperboard packaging. Its use in food packaging is allowed according to BfR XXXVI, however, no more than 2 mg of glutaraldehyde must be detectable in 1 kg of the …

Glyoxal (CAS 107-22-2) can be used as a cross-linker in paper, board, corrugated board, and textile products. According to German BfR Recommendation XXXVI, the extract of the finished product must not contain more …

Determination of the residual or impurity level of mineral oil MOSH/MOAH in paper and board. The results are reported as the amounts/concentrations of groups of MOSH and MOAH. The groups are formed based on the number of …

Overall migration (OM) is the sum of all the non-volatile compounds that migrate from a food contact material into food. By convention, simulant D2i (isooctane) …

Determination of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in paper and board. The following substances are included in the test package: PCB 18, PCB 28, PCB 52, PCB 101, PCB 138, PCB 153, PCB 180.

Content of 15 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in paper and paperboard according to AfPS GS 2019:01 PAK. The test package includes the following …

Analysis of PAH compounds from plastic and rubber as well as products made from these raw materials (e.g., textiles, toys, packaging materials) as required by REACH. Test package includes the …

Specific migration of 2,6-di-tert-butyl-p-cresol, also known as butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), from a plastic material intended for food contact. BHT's CAS number is 128-37-0. The substance is listed as FCM 315 with Ref No. 46640 …

Analysis for measuring the specific migration of bis(2,4-di-tert-butylphenyl)pentaerythritol diphosphite, known as Irgafos 126 [CAS: 26741-53-7], from a food contact material. The substance is listed as FCM 652 with …

Specific migration of poly((R)-3-hydroxybutyrate-co-(R)-3-hydroxyhexanoate) (PHBH, CAS 147398-31-0) from a plastic food contact material. The compound is listed under FCM 1059 in Annex I of European Regulation No 2011/10. The …

Specific release of elements from repeated use articles according to the Council of Europe (CoE) Resolution CM/Res(2013)9 on metals and alloys used in food contact …

Determination of certain aromatic amines derived from azo dyes in accordance with the standard EN 14362.

Testing for the release of primary aromatic amines (PAA) classified as CMR 1A or 1B according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008. Extraction is performed with …

Analysis of PAH compounds from paper and board as well as products made from these raw materials (e.g., packaging materials) as required by the REACH regulation. The test package includes the following …

Qualitative or comparative analysis of crystalline powders using X-ray diffraction (XRD). The analysis is only suitable for materials with at least one crystalline phase.

N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances are present, usually in trace quantities, in various environmental media, certain food products, cosmetics, and rubber …

We offer specific migration testing for almost all the compounds listed in Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 …

Specific migration of 2,5-bis(5-tert-butyl-2-benzoxazolyl)thiophene (Uvitex OB, CAS: 7128-64-5) from a sample or material intended for food contact. The substance is listed under FCM 500 …

Specific migration of dialkyl ketones (DAKs) that originate from alkyl ketene dimer (AKD) hydrophobic sizing agent of paper and board. According to BfR XXXVI …

Specific migration of 1,3,5-tris(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzyl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione, known by the trade name Irganox 3114 [CAS: 27676-62-6], from a sample or material intended for food contact. …

Specific migration of maleic anhydride [CAS: 108-31-6] from a plastic material or article intended for food contact. The substance is listed as FCM 234 with Ref No. 19960 in Commission Regulation (EU) …

Screening of volatile organic compounds (VOC) from paper, board, and plastics. The method can be used to analyze volatile residues from printed packaging. For evaluation of recycling process efficiency, …

Content of 2,6-diisopropylnaphthalene (CAS: 24157-81-1, DIPN) in paper and board intended for food contact. DIPN is most often found in materials containing recycled fibers.

Content of bisphenol S in various matrices, including: Consumer goods made from plastic, elastomers, rubber, Food packaging (plastic, paper, multi-materials). Extraction is possible with various techniques, including: Solvent extraction, Cold water extract (EN 645), hot …

Cyclosiloxanes are the primary building blocks for siloxane polymers and ultimately silicone rubber. Hence, cyclosiloxanes can remain in the final silicone article as residual impurities. Several cyclosiloxanes (D4, D5, D6; see table below) have been considered …

Method for testing the resistance of domestic articles made from ceramic, glass, glass ceramic, vitreous enamel, metal, and plastics under the combined chemical, thermal, and mechanical stresses …

This test is used to evaluate kitchenware and storage articles such as freezer boxes for resistance to cold exposure in domestic freezers. In this test, the article is stored at -18°C for 24 hours, after which the article is observed for the presence of off-odor and visual …

Heat resistance test for cookware to evaluate suitability for cooking in domestic ovens. The test is described in Section 6.1.8 and Annex A of standard EN 13834. In the test, the cookware is placed for 1 hour in an oven heated to a temperature …

Rapid method for testing domestic ceramics for resistance to mechanical dishwashing. In this test, tested articles are immersed into a solution with alkaline dishwashing detergent at (75 ± 1) °C …

General compliance testing package for single-use plastic food contact materials (FCMs) by regulation (EU) …

Specific migration testing of 1,6-hexamethylene-bis[3-(3,5-di- tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) propionamide], known by the trade name Irganox 1098 [CAS: 23128-74-7]. The substance is listed as FCM 631 with Ref No. 59120 …

According to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011, ammonium salts of authorized acids, alcohols, and phenols are authorized in the same way as specified metals. Hence, ammonium is also included in point 1 of Annex II with an SML …

Specific migration of bis(2,4-dicumylphenyl)pentaerythritol-diphosphite (Doverphos S 9228; Antioxidant 852) from a material intended for food contact. The substance is listed as FCM …

Specific migration of 4,4′-dihydroxydiphenyl sulphone (bisphenol S, BPS) [CAS: 80-09-1] from a sample or material intended for food contact. BPS is listed with FCM 154 and Ref No. 13617, 16090 in European Commission Regulation No 2011/10 …

Anthraquinone is an additive used in paper pulp manufacturing processes. According to BfR XXXVI, the application of anthraquinone as an additive to raw material is no longer recommended.

Test package for single-use nitrile gloves for food contact compliancy according to BfR XX1/1 and 1935/2004. The …

General compliance testing package for repeated-use plastic food contact materials (FCMs) according to regulations (EU) No 10/2011 and (EC) No. 1935/2004, …

Photoinitiators are substances that are added to printing inks to initiate the curing process upon exposure to UV light. These substances are also potential contaminants in recycled fibers. The compliance of materials can be …

With this test, the pH of water extraction (hot or cold) from a paper, board, or pulp sample is measured. The extraction is performed …