Food contact material testing services

Overall and specific migration tests are performed to assess the quantity of potentially harmful substances that may migrate from a food contact material into food. Measurlabs offers migration testing for all food and contact material types. The testing conditions are chosen based on material characteristics and the types of food it is intended to come into contact with.

All plastic food contact materials sold in the EU must undergo overall migration testing. The extent of specific migration testing depends on the composition of the material and the risks associated with it. For example, primary aromatic amines should be screened from recycled plastics, and MOSH and MOAH from recycled paper and board. Non-intentionally added substances (NIAS) should be accounted for in addition to known components.

In addition to being chemically safe, food contact materials should endure typical mechanical and thermal stresses they may encounter using transport, storage, and use. Some of the most common tests specific to food contact materials include mechanical dishwashing resistance and microwave resistance testing. Tensile and compression strength, barrier properties, and other performance indicators can also be evaluated.