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PFAS regulations in the EU: overview of restrictions and compliance testing options
The use of toxic PFAS compounds has been regulated in the EU for over a decade, with restrictions getting stricter each year.
How to compare material testing laboratories – 10 aspects to consider
Read our tips on how to compare material testing laboratories and select the best-suited one for your testing needs.
In vitro biocompatibility tests: alternatives to animal testing in the development of medical devices
In vitro biocompatibility tests can be sufficient to show that low-risk medical devices are safe and compliant with EU regulations.
March 13, 2025
PFAS testing methods and standards: How to select the most appropriate analytical approach?
Summary of current best practices for PFAS methods selection, including available analytical techniques and standard methods for selected sample matrices.
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March 6, 2025
Overview of UN/ECE Regulation No 118 for fire testing of bus interior components
One or more tests described in Annexes 6–10 to UN/ECE R118 are generally required for materials to be used in bus interior, heating, or engine compartments.
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February 21, 2025
Navigating medical device packaging testing according to ISO 11607
ISO 11607-1 and ISO 11607-2 lay down internationally recognized requirements for the packaging systems of terminally sterilized medical devices.
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February 12, 2025
Okmetic’s long-standing collaboration with Measurlabs drives smoother R&D projects
Okmetic has turned to Measurlabs for over five years to purchase advanced surface characterization services to supplement in-house test results.
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February 10, 2025
Nitrosamine impurity analysis of pharmaceuticals by EMA and FDA guidelines
Pharmaceutical manufacturers must ensure that their products do not contain nitrosamine impurities in amounts exceeding the limits set by the EMA or the FDA.
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January 22, 2025
Cleaning validation of reusable medical devices: how to fulfill EU and FDA requirements?
Rigorous cleaning validation - conducted according to international standards - is crucial to ensure safety and obtain regulatory approval for reusable devices.
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January 9, 2025
New Construction Products Regulation: overview of requirements and compliance testing
Product-specific testing requirements for construction products will be gradually updated to match the new CPR when new technical specifications are prepared.
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December 11, 2024
Medical device extractables and leachables testing by MDR requirements
Characterization of extractables and leachables helps medical device manufacturers evaluate the risks that arise from the chemical composition of the device.
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November 27, 2024
PFAS in food packaging: compliance testing by EU and US regulations
While PFAS use is still authorized in some food contact applications, the compounds are being phased out of food packaging on both sides of the Atlantic.
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November 19, 2024
Metsä Spring teamed up with Measurlabs to ensure the compliance of fiber-based Muoto packaging
Measurlabs' expertise played a key role in ensuring that Metsä Spring's novel packaging solution fulfills European food contact compliance criteria.
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November 15, 2024
PFAS-free testing for consumer products: how to verify the absence of forever chemicals
As there are thousands of chemicals within the group, substantiating PFAS-free claims requires both targeted analysis and fluorine content testing.
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November 11, 2024
Trace elemental analysis of thin films and silicon wafers: A method comparison
Tiny contaminant concentrations can compromise the functionality of semiconductor components, making trace elemental analysis crucial for quality control.
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November 5, 2024
Viscosity testing techniques, standards, and applications
Choosing the most appropriate viscosity testing technique, based primarily on sample properties, is key to obtaining accurate and reproducible results.
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October 30, 2024
EN 13501-1 standard for fire classification of construction materials: Overview of performance classes & criteria
In most cases, several reaction-to-fire tests are required to determine the correct fire performance class for construction products according to EN 13501-1.
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October 24, 2024
SEM vs TEM: How to choose the most suitable electron microscopy technique for your application
Scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy are both powerful techniques for high-resolution imaging, but they have some key differences.
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October 7, 2024
Overview of ISO 16094 standards for microplastic analysis of water samples
ISO 16094 standards will outline the procedures for microplastic analysis of clean water samples using vibrational spectroscopy and thermoanalytical methods.
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September 16, 2024
Cosmetic packaging testing by EU regulations and industry guidelines
The safety and compliance of cosmetic packaging are frequently assessed using migration tests adapted from those employed for food contact materials.
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September 6, 2024
Overview of stable isotope analysis applications in research and industry
Some of the most popular applications include geological, ecological, and archaeological research, as well as verification of food and textile origin.
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August 16, 2024
Polymer characterization techniques and applications
Polymeric materials' complex structure presents analytical challenges that can be overcome through the use of a combination of characterization techniques.
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August 9, 2024
Overview of testing requirements under the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
The new PPWR imposes strict recyclability criteria, bans PFAS in food contact materials, and prohibits certain types of plastic packaging.
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