Laboratory testing services

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

Determination of the specific migration of elements listed in Annex II of Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011. The test covers the following …

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

Determination of the oxygen transmission rate of plastic films and sheet-like materials. The test is performed on two parallel …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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, …

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

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 might migrate from a food contact material into the food. According to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011, food …

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. …

Accredited laboratory analysis according to the EN 1104 standard to determine the transfer of antimicrobial constituents from paper and board intended for food contact. Paper and board food contact …

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 suitable for the …

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 …

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, …

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 …

Overall migration (OM) is the sum of all the compounds that might migrate from a food contact material into food. We offer OM testing with simulant D1 for both …

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 …

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 …

Directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste 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)) …

Determination of the 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 low-molecular-weight substances to transfer to the unprinted …

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

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 …

Accredited laboratory analysis for determining the specific migration of 1,3-butadiene [CAS: 106-99-0] from plastic and rubber-based materials intended for food contact. The compound is listed in …

Determination of the total organic fluorine (TOF) content in combustible materials by combustion ion chromatography (CIC). TOF analysis gives …

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 set period. It is an …

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

Analysis to determine the specific migration of the following compounds, listed in Annex I of European Regulation No 10/2011 on plastic food contact …

Determination of mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons (MOSH) with polyolefin oligomeric saturated hydrocarbons (POSH) and mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) in various matrices, …

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

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 …

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 …

Epichlorohydrin is a highly reactive electrophilic compound used to produce glycerol, plastics, epoxy glues and resins, epoxy diluents, and elastomers. The compound is included under 'Sizing agents' in the positive …

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

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.

Determination of the transfer speed 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 …

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: …

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 …

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

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

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

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 …

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 …

Accredited laboratory analysis for determining the amount of volatile organic matter in silicone used in food contact materials or childcare articles. Testing can be conducted according to …

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 …

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

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 …

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 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 …

Determination of total organic fluorine (TOF) in paper, polymers, and textiles TOF analysis gives information about the total amount of organic fluorinated compounds. It can also be used to …

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, …

Analysis to determine the specific migration of 1,1,1-trimethylolpropane [CAS 77-99-6; FCM 141] from a plastic food contact material. The substance is listed in Annex I of …

Specific migration of 1-octene [CAS: 111-66-0] from a sample or material intended for food contact. The substance is listed as FCM 264 with Ref No. 22660 in European Commission Regulation No 10/2011 on plastic food contact …

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 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 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. 18640 in European Commission …

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 on paper and board food contact materials, the extract 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) …

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.

The general requirement in Section III of German BfR recommendation XV for silicones states that: The finished products must not test positively for peroxides.. Test method according to 58. Mitteilung zur Untersuchung von Kunststoffen: …

Analysis for measuring the specific migration of 3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzylphosphonic acid, monoethyl ester, calcium salt from a material intended for food contact. The substance is also known by the trade name …

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 …

The following analyses are included in this nanoparticle analysis package, intended to characterize nanoforms according to the REACH Regulation. Particle size distribution and aspect ratios by SEM-EDX Preparation with isopropanol, Sample …

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 …

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 …

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, …

Determination of vinyl chloride [CAS: 75-01-4] content in plastics. Both the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have identified vinyl chloride as a carcinogen. According to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 …

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 …

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 oligomers 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 …

Test to determine the mechanical and physical properties and safety of cutlery and feeding utensils intended for children from 0 to 48 months of age. …

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 either cold water (EN …

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.

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

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) …

Determination of sulfite and sulfur dioxide content (expressed as sulfur dioxide) in food and feed with a titrimetric method based on the EN 1988-1 standard. Sulfites and sulfur dioxide at concentrations above 10 …

Determination of certain aromatic amines derived from azo dyes in accordance with the standard EN 14362-1.

Determination of bisphenol S content in various matrices, including: Consumer goods made from plastic, elastomers, and rubber, Food packaging (plastic, paper, multi-materials). Testing is recommended especially for paper and board food packaging that contains recycled …

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 …

Isocyanates are used as monomers in adhesives and polyurethane plastics. Isocyanates that have been approved for use in food contact materials belong to Restriction Group (17) in Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011. These substances have a group …

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 …

Specific migration of bis(2,4-dicumylphenyl)pentaerythritol-diphosphite, also known as Doverphos S-9228 and Antioxidant 852, from a material intended for food contact. The substance is listed as FCM 773 with Ref No. 38840 in …

Specific migration testing to measure the transfer of 1,6-hexamethylene-bis[3-(3,5-di- tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) propionamide] into food. The substance is better known by the trade name Irganox 1098 [CAS: …

Analysis to determine the specific migration of fluorescent whitening agent 2,5-bis(5-tert-butyl-2-benzoxazolyl)thiophene, known by the trade name Uvitex OB [CAS: 7128-64-5], from a sample or material intended for food …

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

Cyclosiloxanes are the primary building blocks of 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) are considered harmful to …

The test includes an analysis of ethylene oxide content and a computational specific migration determination by assuming 100 % migration. Ethylene oxide (CAS 75-21-8; Ref No 17020; FCM 129) is a highly volatile substance used to …

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 …

The test includes an analysis of propylene oxide content as well as a computational specific migration determination by assuming 100 % migration. Propylene oxide [CAS 75-56-9, Ref No 24010, FCM 135] is a highly volatile and toxic substance used in e.g. …

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

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 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 …

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, …

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 beeswax-coated wraps to evaluate suitability for food contact according to Regulation (EC) 1935/2004 (Article 3). The …

Analysis package for quantifying the following bisphenol compounds: bisphenol A (BPA) [CAS: 80-05-7], bisphenol B (BPB) [CAS: 77-40-7], bisphenol F (BPF) [CAS: 620-92-8], bisphenol S (BPS) [CAS: 80-09-1], bisphenol AF (BPAF) [CAS: 1478-61-1]. …

Analysis for quantifying dioxins and furans (PCDD/F) in various packaging materials (e.g. food and cosmetics packaging) and their raw materials, including plastics, paper, and rubber. Dioxins and furans are a …

Test package for single-use nitrile gloves to assess food contact compliance (for all foodstuffs) according to Germany's …

This analysis package is intended to determine if food packaging and beverage bottles can be considered reusable in the framework …

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 …

As there is no harmonized EU regulation for using wood in food contact applications, compliance should be assessed based on other resources, such as the …