Food Contact Materials & Packaging Testing
The testing of food contact materials and packaging is crucial to ensure consumer safety and compliance with regulations. Quality managers, R&D engineers, procurement officers, and compliance officers rely on comprehensive testing services to meet the stringent requirements set by international standards such as ISO, ASTM, EN, and IEC.
Food contact materials include any substance intended for use in food packaging or containers that comes into direct contact with food. These materials encompass a wide range of products from plastic wraps to paperboard cartons used for frozen foods. Packaging components like containers, lids, films, and adhesives are also subject to testing.
The primary goal of this service is to verify the safety of these materials by ensuring they do not transfer harmful substances into the food during storage or consumption. Testing focuses on several key areas including chemical migration, mechanical properties, barrier performance, and biodegradability where applicable.
Compliance with regulations such as the FFDCA (Food and Drug Administration's Food接触材料和包装测试至关重要，以确保消费者安全并符合法规要求。质量经理、合规官、研发工程师和采购人员依赖全面的测试服务来满足国际标准（如ISO、ASTM、EN和IEC）所设定的严格要求。
食品接触材料包括任何旨在用于食品包装或容器中的物质，这些物质与食物直接接触。这类材料涵盖了一大范围的产品，从塑料膜到纸板盒，用于冷冻食品等。包装组件如容器、盖子、薄膜和粘合剂也属于测试的范畴。
该服务的主要目标是通过确保这些材料在储存或食用过程中不会向食物传递有害物质来验证其安全性。检测的重点包括化学迁移性、机械性能、屏障性能以及适用时的生物降解性。
符合法规如《食品和药物管理局（FDA）食品安全法案》(FFDCA) 和欧盟《包装法规》(EC 1935/2004) 的要求。此外，还涵盖其他国际标准，如ISO、ASTM、EN和IEC的相关规定。
测试过程通常涉及将试样置于模拟实际使用条件的环境中，例如高温高湿条件下浸泡一定时间后进行分析。通过这种方法可以评估材料在正常使用情况下是否会产生有害物质迁移进入食物中。
Scope and Methodology
| 测试项目 | 方法标准 | 检测内容 |
|---|---|---|
| 化学成分分析 | ASTM D884, ISO 10391 | 确定材料中的化学成分及其含量，评估潜在的有害物质。 |
| 迁移实验 | EC 1935/2004, IEC 60300-3-3 | 模拟实际使用条件下的迁移情况，检测是否产生有害物质进入食物中。 |
| 机械性能测试 | ASTM D884, ISO 10391 | 评估材料在拉伸、压缩等力的作用下抵抗破坏的能力。 |
| 阻隔性测试 | ASTM F2335, ISO 17763 | 检测包装材料对于氧气、水蒸气和其他气体的阻挡能力，确保食品的新鲜度和安全性。 |
| 微生物分析 | ISO 6887, IEC 60294-1 | 检查材料表面是否存在有害微生物或细菌污染的可能性。 |
在进行测试时，我们会遵循国际认可的方法标准，并结合实际应用场景对试样进行严格的评估。通过这些方法和程序可以确保食品接触材料及包装的安全性和可靠性。
Eurolab Advantages
We at Eurolab pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, reliable and consistent testing services. Our state-of-the-art facilities are equipped with the latest technology and experienced personnel who have extensive knowledge of food safety regulations.
- Access to advanced analytical equipment and software tools for precise analysis.
- A team of highly qualified professionals dedicated to ensuring that all tests meet or exceed industry standards.
- Comprehensive quality assurance systems in place to maintain accuracy and consistency across all services provided.
In addition, we offer fast turnaround times while maintaining the highest level of accuracy. This ensures that our clients can receive timely results which are crucial for making informed decisions regarding their products or processes.
Customer Impact and Satisfaction
- Ensures compliance with relevant regulations and standards, thereby protecting consumer health and safety.
- Reduces the risk of product recalls due to non-compliance issues.
- Increases customer confidence in brand integrity and reputation.
- Saves time and resources by identifying potential problems early on during development stages.
Our satisfied customers include major food manufacturers, beverage companies, and packaging suppliers who trust us with their critical testing needs. They appreciate our commitment to excellence and reliability in delivering accurate test results within agreed timelines.
