Specific migration testing – terephthalic acid [CAS 100-21-0; Ref No 24910; FCM 785] and isophthalic acid [CAS 121-91-5; Ref No 19150; FCM 291]

Specific migration of terephthalic and isophthalic acids, listed as FCM 785 and 291, respectively, in European Union Regulation No 2011/10. Terephthalic acid is grouped with FCM 191 and FCM 192 (Group 28), which together have an SML of 7.5 mg/kg (expressed as terephthalic acid). Isophthalic acid is grouped with FCM 188 (Group 27), which together have an SML of 5 mg/kg (expressed as isophthalic acid).

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

5 weeks after receiving the samples

Detection limit

< 0.5 mg/kg

Quality system

Accredited test method

Standard

EN 13130-1EN 13130-2

Method expert

Niko Markkinen

Price (VAT 0)

332 € per sample