Laboratory testing services

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

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

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 … Read more

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. Certain PAAs are known carcinogens, and these are … Read more

According to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011, materials and articles intended for contact with all types of food shall be tested with food simulants A (10% ethanol), B (3% acetic acid), and D2 (olive … Read more

According to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011, food simulant E is assigned for testing the migration of potentially harmful substances into dry foods. Read more

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 A, B, and C are assigned for foods that … Read more

The overall migration limit (OML) is the sum of all the compounds that might migrate from the FCM into food. According to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011, food simulants D1 and D2 are assigned for foods that have a … Read more

Overall migration (OM) is the sum of all the compounds that might migrate from the FCM into food. According to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011, food simulants A, B, and C are assigned for foods that have a hydrophilic … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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

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 … Read more

According to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 materials and articles intended for contact with all types of food shall be tested with food simulants A, B, and D2. With aqueous … Read more

Method for testing the resistance of domestic articles made from ceramic, glass, glass ceramic, vitreous enamel, metal, and plastics under the … Read more

This metal screening analysis includes the semi-quantitative determination of 70 elements. The method can be used, for example, to determine the background concentrations of metals in environmental samples or to study the elemental distribution of unknown … Read more

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. … Read more

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 … Read more

According to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011, food simulants D1 and D2 are assigned for testing migration into foods that have a lipophilic character and are able to extract lipophilic substances. Food simulant D1 … Read more

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

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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

According to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011, food simulant C shall be used to assess overall migration into alcoholic foods with an alcohol content of up to 20 % and those foods which contain a relevant amount of … Read more

This test is suitable for plastic food contact materials that are meant to be used repeatedly in contact with foods that can be simulated with food simulant B. According to Regulation (EU) No … Read more

This test is used to measure the overall migration of potentially harmful substances from reusable plastic FCMs into simulant D1. According to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011, food simulants D1 … Read more

Extended analysis package for phthalates from various matrices using the GC-MS technique. The following compounds can be detected: Compound Abbreviation CAS number Dibutyl phthalate DBP 84-74-2 Diisobutyl phthalate DIBP 84-69-5 … Read more

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 2011/10. Formaldehyde is … Read more

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 … Read more

Pentachlorophenol (PCP, CAS 87-86-5) is a compound that is used as a pesticide and a wood preservative. This analysis is used to determine the pentachlorophenol content in an aqueous … Read more

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 … Read more

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. Read more

The overall migration limit (OML) is the sum of all the compounds that might migrate from an FCM into food. According to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011, food simulants D1 and D2 are assigned … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

Content of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in a paper or paperboard sample intended as a food contact material. Read more

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

Testing to determine the resistance to microwave heating of cookware made of ceramic, glass, glass-ceramic, or plastics. The test applies to articles that are intended for multiple uses in a … Read more

This test is used to assess the overall migration of compounds from reusable plastic FCMs with food simulant A. According to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011, food simulants A, B, and C are … Read more

This analysis package contains the quantification of the following substances, included in the REACH Authorization List: Substance Abbreviation CAS number Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate DEHP 117-81-7 Benzyl butyl phthalate BBP 85-68-7 Dibutyl … Read more

Determination of the speed of transfer of optical brightening agents (OBAs) from paper and board. The test is performed against UV light to provide a rating for the bleeding of the … Read more

Migration testing of lead and cadmium from ceramic articles according to Commission Directive 2005/31/EC (amending Council Directive 84/500/EEC). This test does not … Read 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 … Read more

This test is used to assess the safety of reusable plastic FCMs when they repeatedly come into contact with foods that can be simulated with food simulant C. According to Regulation (EU) No … Read more

Determination of primary aromatic amines (PAAs) from an aqueous extract of paper and board using reference method EN 17163. The analysis is available for cold and hot water … Read more

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

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 … Read more

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. Read more

Method for testing the resistance of domestic articles made from ceramic, glass, glass ceramic, vitreous enamel, metal, and plastics under the … Read more

General compliance testing package for single-use plastic food contact materials (FCMs) by regulation (EU) 10/2011 and … Read more

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 … Read more

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

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

N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances are present, usually in trace quantities, in various environmental media, certain food products, cosmetics, and rubber products. In particular, those found in … Read more

General compliance testing package for repeated-use plastic food contact materials (FCMs) according to regulations … Read more

This test is used to evaluate the transfer of color from 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), … Read more

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