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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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 regulations in the EU: 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.
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.
March 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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March 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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March 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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February 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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February 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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February 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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January 30, 2024
The 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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January 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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January 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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January 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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January 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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December 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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December 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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November 27, 2023
Overview of the EU Toy Safety Directive: What are the 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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November 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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November 9, 2023
Nitrosamine testing requirements and recommendations by product category
Although not added to materials on purpose, carcinogenic nitrosamines may be present as impurities. Their amount must not exceed product-specific legal limits.
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November 1, 2023
Microplastic regulations in the EU – how to ensure compliance?
After their recent addition to the REACH Regulation, primary microplastics must not be present in restricted products in concentrations above 0.01% by weight.
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October 18, 2023
Summary of EFSA guidelines for assessing the safety of nanomaterials in food – which tests are needed?
In addition to engineered nanomaterials, conventional food products may need testing to prove they do not contain nanoparticles or have nanoscale properties.
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October 4, 2023
Phthalates testing according to EU regulations
The EU imposes strict limits on maximum phthalate content in various product groups, including food contact materials, toys, and cosmetics.
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September 19, 2023
Guide to VOC testing: regulations, methods, and standards
Volatile organic compound (VOC) screening is vital to quality assurance in several industries, such as construction materials, fuel, and food contact materials.
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