Specific migration testing – 1,4-butanediol [CAS 110-63-4; Ref No 13720/40580; FCM 254]

This test assesses the specific migration of 1,4-butanediol from a plastic sample intended as a food contact material. Listed as FCM 254 in European Regulation No 10/2011, 1,4-Butanediol is grouped with FCM 344 and FCM 672 (Group 30), which together have an SML of 5 mg/kg (expressed as 1,4-butanediol).

Food contact materials

Suitable sample matrices

All plastic food contact materials (FCM)

Minimum sample amount

Articles of volume <250 mL: 8 pieces. Articles of volume >250 mL: 4 pieces. Film 2xA4 size sheets. Other materials materials 3 dm2.

Typical turnaround time

7 weeks after receiving the samples

Detection limit

< 0.009 mg/kg

Quality system

Accredited testing laboratory

Standard

EN 13130-1

Method expert

Niko Markkinen

Price (VAT 0)

289 € per sample