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Food packaging testing
The safety of food packages is regulated within the EU by the GMP Regulation 2023/2006, the Framework Regulation 1935/2004, and several material-specific regulations. National legislation, such as German BfR regulations, should be taken into account when testing food contact materials for which harmonized legislation does not yet exist.
The chemical safety of food packages can be assessed using the following tests:
Overall migration of the sum total of potentially harmful substances
Specific migration of individual high-risk substances
NIAS screening of non-intentionally added contaminants, breakdown products, and side products
Measurlabs offers a wide range of migration tests for food packaging made of different materials and intended for use with different food types. We also provide testing to substantiate FCM performance labels (dishwasher-safe, microwave-safe, etc.), as well as sensory analyses, color transfer testing, and printing ink set-off tests. Many of the same analyses can be adapted to cosmetic packaging.
The easiest way to ensure the regulatory compliance of plastic food packaging is to select either the single-use or the repeated-use EU compliance testing package containing all the compulsory migration and sensory analyses, as outlined in the EU Plastic Regulation 10/2011.
Single-use plastic food contact materials (FCM) – EU compliance testing package
Repeated-use plastic food contact materials (FCM) – EU compliance testing package
Sensory analysis – transfer of odor and flavor from food contact materials (DIN 10955)
Overall migration testing – simulant A, B, D2 (all foodstuff)
Specific migration testing – ammonium ion
Phthalates analysis package (REACH)
Microwave-safe test
Printing ink set-off testing with food simulant E (Tenax), analysis with GC-MS
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Assessment of barrier properties
Packaging with strong barrier properties is essential for maintaining the quality of the enclosed product. Effective barriers against moisture, oxygen, and carbon dioxide are especially important for food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics packaging, as these products are highly susceptible to spoilage. We offer WVTR, OTR, and CO2 transmission rate testing for both finished packages and their components, such as films and sheeting.
Testing to validate sustainability claims
Recent years have seen several EU initiatives to address the environmental impacts of the packaging industry, including a proposal for a new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and a communication on biobased, biodegradable, and compostable plastics. Our services for validating green claims in the packaging industry include:
Biobased content testing by ASTM D6866 and EN-16785-1 standards
Recyclability testing of paper and board packaging by European industry standards
Biodegradability and compostability testing, covering home compostability, industrial compostability, and biodegradation in soil and marine environments
Strength & durability testing
For transport and industrial packaging, the most important quality is usually durability even under challenging conditions. To ensure that packages and their constituents withstand the pressure incurred during transport and use, we offer a range of mechanical testing options from impact to tensile testing. Some of our most popular mechanical tests for packaging materials include the following:
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Customer support by packaging testing experts
When you order packaging testing services from Measurlabs, your project will be assigned to one of our testing experts, who will answer any questions you may have and provide guidance in selecting the appropriate tests. You will also benefit from transparent and competitive pricing, fast turnaround times, and clear reporting.
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