Paper and Cardboard Packaging Migration Testing
Chemical migration testing and expertise for paper and cardboard packaging materials.
The Resolution AP (2002) defines guidelines for paper and cardboard materials intended to come in contact with food or beverage. Intertek experts can assist company with regulatory expertise and perform overall and specific migration testing for food contact materials, including paper and cardboard packaging and packaging materials.
Chemical components tested on specific migration limits:
- Mineral oil
- 4-Methylbenzophenone
- Benzophenone
- Metals
- Bisphenol-A (BPA)
- Pentachlorophenol
- And many more
Simulant most commonly used for paper and board migration is MPPO (Tenax).
Analysis on additives, monomers, inks, pigments, adhesives etc. used in packaging or other food contact materials are tested according European directives and guidelines. Intertek also performs QM limit verification for food contact materials.
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Contact us to see how Intertek can help your organization with Paper and Cardboard Packaging Migration Testing.