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Specific migration testing – elements of Annex II in Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011
EN 13130-1
Specific migration of elements listed in Annex II of Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1245 of 2 September 2020 amending and correcting Regulation … Read more
Sensory analysis – transfer of odor and flavor from food contact materials (DIN 10955)
DIN 10955
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
Specific migration testing – non-intentionally added substances (NIAS), GC-MS
EN 13130-1
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
Specific migration testing – primary aromatic amines (PAA)
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
Overall migration testing – simulant A, B, D2 (all foodstuff)
EN 1186
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
Overall migration testing – simulant E (Tenax)
EN 1186
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 testing – simulant B (3 % AcOH)
EN 1186
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
Overall migration testing – simulant D2 (olive oil)
EN 1186
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 testing – simulant A (10% EtOH)
EN 1186
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
Sensory analysis – odor and flavor (EN 1230-1 and -2)
EN 1230-1, EN 1230-2
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 – terephthalic & isophthalic acids
EN 13130-1, EN 13130-2
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 testing – ammonium ion and elements of Annex II in Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1245
EN 13130-1
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 testing with food simulant E (Tenax), analysis with GC-MS
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
Overall migration testing – simulant A, B, D2 (all foodstuff), repeated use
EN 1186
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
Mechanical dishwashing resistance of domestic articles (125 wash cycles)
EN 12875-1, EN 12875-2
Method for testing the resistance of domestic articles made from ceramic, glass, glass ceramic, vitreous enamel, metal, and plastics under the … Read more
Metal screening by ICP-SFMS
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
Migration of heavy metals according to the Finnish Degree (KTM) 268/1992
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
Heavy metal content according to Directive 94/62/EC
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
Overall migration testing – simulant D1 (50 % EtOH)
EN 1186
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
Specific migration testing – non-intentionally added substances (NIAS), LC-QTOF-MS
EN 13130-1
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
Transfer of antimicrobial components from paper or board (EN 1104)
EN 1104
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 testing with ethanol solution; analysis with GC-MS
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
Specific migration testing – 1,4-butanediol
EN 13130-1
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
Specific migration testing – non-intentionally added substances (NIAS), GC-MS (Tenax)
EN 13130-1
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
Overall migration testing – simulant C (20% EtOH)
EN 1186
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
Overall migration testing – simulant B (3% AcOH), repeated use
EN 1186
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
Overall migration testing – simulant D1 (50 % EtOH), repeated use
EN 1186
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
Phthalates analysis (extended package)
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 testing – formaldehyde
EN 13130-1
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
Elemental analysis of plastics and polymers by ICP-SFMS (selected elements)
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) in aqueous extracts of paper and board
ISO 15320
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
Elements (Cd, Al, Hg, Pb) in aqueous extracts of paper and board
EN 12497, EN 12498, EN 645
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
Enterobacteriaceae
EN ISO 21528-2
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
Overall migration testing – simulant D2 (olive oil), repeated use
EN 1186
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 testing – 1,1,1-trimethylolpropane
EN 13130-1, EN 13130-28
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 testing – 1,3-butadiene
EN 13130-1, EN 13130-15
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
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in paper and paperboard
Content of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in a paper or paperboard sample intended as a food contact material. Read more
Specific migration of mineral oil (MOSH/POSH and MOAH) into Tenax
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
Microwave resistance of re-usable food contact articles
EN 15284
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
Overall migration testing – simulant A (10% EtOH), repeated use
EN 1186
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
Phthalates analysis package (REACH)
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
Transfer of fluorescent whitening agents from paper or board (EN 648)
EN 648
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 of lead and cadmium from ceramic articles intended for food contact
EN 1388-1
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
Mineral oil (MOSH/MOAH) content of paper and board
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
Overall migration testing – simulant C (20% EtOH), repeated use
EN 1186
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
Primary aromatic amines (PAA) in an aqueous extract
EN 17163, EN 645, EN 647
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
Specific migration testing of any limited compound listed in Annex I of Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011
EN 13130-1
We offer specific migration testing for almost all the compounds listed in Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 … Read more
Specific migration testing – epoxy derivatives and bisphenols A, B, F, and S
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
Vinyl chloride content in plastics
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
Mechanical dishwashing resistance of domestic articles (250 wash cycles)
EN 12875-1, EN 12875-2
Method for testing the resistance of domestic articles made from ceramic, glass, glass ceramic, vitreous enamel, metal, and plastics under the … Read more
Single-use plastic food contact materials (FCM) – EU compliance testing package
EN 1186, EN 13130-1, ISO 13302
General compliance testing package for single-use plastic food contact materials (FCMs) by regulation (EU) 10/2011 and … Read more
Specific migration testing – ammonium ion
EN 13130-1
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
Aromatic amines derived from azo dyes
EN ISO 14362-3, EN 14362-1
Determination of certain aromatic amines derived from azo dyes in accordance with the standard EN 14362. Read more
Food contact compliancy for single-use nitrile gloves test package (BfR XXI/1)
DIN 10955, EN 1186, EN 13130-1, …
Test package for single-use nitrile gloves for food contact compliancy according to BfR XX1/1 and 1935/2004. The … Read more
Release of N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosable substances
EN 14350
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
Repeated-use plastic food contact materials (FCM) – EU compliance testing package
DIN 10955, EN 1186, EN 13130-1
General compliance testing package for repeated-use plastic food contact materials (FCMs) according to regulations … Read more
Transfer of color from paper or board to food
EN 646
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
pH of aqueous extracts in cold or hot water extractions of paper, board or pulp
ISO 6588, PN 84/P-50109
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
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