Henna Väänänen

Food Contact Materials

BE, Chemical Technology

Henna Väänänen

Henna Väänänen works at Measurlabs as a food contact material testing expert with a focus on paper and board chemistry. 

Henna has studied chemical engineering and holds a BE from the Tampere University of Applied Sciences. She has previously worked as a laboratory technician and a research scientist, developing fiber-based packaging solutions at Finnish chemicals industry giant Kemira.

Henna’s latest articles in our blog

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Henna Väänänen

August 9, 2024

How can manufacturers prepare for the upcoming Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation?

The new PPWR will impose strict recyclability criteria, ban PFAS in food contact materials, and prohibit certain types of plastic packaging.

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How can manufacturers prepare for the upcoming Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation?
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Henna Väänänen

April 23, 2024

Guide to EU compliance testing of paper and board food contact materials

Manufacturers must choose an appropriate safety reference for testing paper and board FCMs, as there is currently no harmonized EU legislation.

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Guide to EU compliance testing of paper and board food contact materials
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Henna Väänänen

October 4, 2023

Phthalates testing according to EU regulations

The EU imposes strict limits on maximum phthalate content in various product groups, including food contact materials, toys, and cosmetics.

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Phthalates testing according to EU regulations

Read articles by our experts and guest authors on the practical implications of regulations, scientific advancements, and the ideal uses of different analysis methods.