Material Testing Insights
Read articles by our experts and guest authors on the practical implications of regulations, scientific advancements, and the ideal uses of different analysis methods.
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Plastic food contact material regulations and testing in the EU
EU regulations require plastic food contact materials to be tested for harmful substances that may migrate from the material to food.
Particle size distribution analysis – guide to method selection
Particle size distribution is a key characteristic of powdered materials. This guide helps you choose the most appropriate analytical method for your sample.
PFAS testing by EU regulations: overview of restrictions by product category
The use of PFAS – also known as "forever chemicals" – has been regulated in the EU for more than a decade, with limits getting stricter in recent years.
Henna VäänänenApril 23, 2024
Guide to EU compliance testing of paper and board food contact materials
Manufacturers must choose an appropriate safety reference for testing paper and board FCMs, as there is currently no harmonized EU legislation.
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Charlotte ZborowskiApril 18, 2024
Surface roughness measurement of thin films: technique comparison
Several techniques, including AFM, XRR, and profilometry, can be used to obtain information on the roughness of thin films and semiconductor devices.
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Fanny TörnqvistApril 17, 2024
Orthex saved 20% in testing costs and replaced three laboratories with Measurlabs
Savings originated from competitive pricing, but also from optimizing the testing procedure with expert support, thus cutting unnecessary analyses.
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Fanny TörnqvistApril 16, 2024
Streamlining R&D and compliance: Measurlabs’ role in empowering Sulapac's growth
Getting all the required laboratory tests in one place enabled effective R&D for Sulapac. Now, testing helps them ensure the compliance of new product lines.
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Ida TarkoApril 12, 2024
Biodegradability and compostability testing by national and international standards
Companies should provide evidence, such as third-party laboratory test results, for biodegradability and compostability-related product claims.
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Pasi TuomikoskiMarch 27, 2024
Feed testing rules and regulations in the European market
European feed manufacturers must ensure their products comply with regulations on labeling, authorized ingredients, and maximum contaminant levels.
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Fanny TörnqvistMarch 22, 2024
How Skandino’s partnership with Measurlabs helped accelerate their product launch
Skandino, a Finnish startup producing biobased children's tableware, turned to Measurlabs to have their products tested for safety and EU compliance.
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Elina TenhunenMarch 21, 2024
Medical device testing for 510(k) submission to the FDA
Characteristics to be tested for 510(k) premarket submission include sterility, shelf life, biocompatibility, and mechanical performance.
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Charlotte ZborowskiFebruary 27, 2024
Semiconductor failure analysis: techniques and applications
Advanced techniques, such as cross-sectional SEM and TEM, SAM, and FTIR, can be used to complement routine checks in semiconductor failure analysis.
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Anssi RajalaFebruary 20, 2024
New microplastic testing standard ISO 24187 sets guidelines for analysis
The standard lists several analysis methods for microplastic testing and defines size ranges that particles should be filtered into to get comparable results.
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Elina TenhunenFebruary 14, 2024
Alternatives to animal testing in the development of medical devices
The safety and legal compliance of medical devices can often be assessed without resorting to animal testing, especially in lower-risk device categories.
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Ville RoininenJanuary 30, 2024
The new EU Green Claims Directive requires companies to provide more evidence for sustainability claims
Laboratory testing is key to substantiating green claims about biobased content, biodegradability, and compostability in accordance with the new directive.
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Mirva HirviJanuary 23, 2024
The potential of eDNA testing in environmental analysis
Advanced eDNA testing methods enable the detection of hundreds of animal species from a single water, soil, or sediment sample.
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Pasi TuomikoskiJanuary 18, 2024
Food supplements: summary of EU regulations and testing requirements
EU legislation sets a range of requirements for the ingredients allowed in food supplements, the presence of contaminants, and authorized health claims.
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Niko MarkkinenJanuary 10, 2024
Biocide regulations and testing in the EU
The EU Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) sets detailed requirements for active substances, biocidal products, and biocide-treated articles.
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Heini VirtanenJanuary 5, 2024
Cosmetics efficacy testing to support product claims
According to EU regulations, cosmetic product claims must be substantiated by robust evidence, such as clinical tests or customer perception studies.
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Pasi TuomikoskiDecember 21, 2023
Food labeling requirements in Europe: a guide to compliance testing
In addition to compulsory food labeling, laboratory tests can be used to evidence voluntary claims about nutritional and health benefits.
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Anssi RajalaDecember 5, 2023
Overview of global & European POP testing regulations and compliance testing
The Stockholm Convention and the EU POPs Regulation aim to phase out Persistent Organic Pollutants to protect human health and the environment.
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Krista AlasalmiNovember 27, 2023
Toy safety in the EU: an overview of testing requirements
Manufacturers and importers must ensure the chemical, mechanical, and fire safety of toys in accordance with the Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC.
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Hande GüneşNovember 16, 2023
Powder characterization: techniques and applications
Key powder properties to be determined include particle size and shape, surface morphology, density, porosity, and flow properties.
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