Henna Väänänen
Food Contact Materials
BE, Chemical Technology
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
August 9, 2024
Overview of testing requirements under the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
The new PPWR imposes strict recyclability criteria, bans PFAS in food contact materials, and prohibits certain types of plastic packaging.
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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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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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