Consultancy to the Packaging Industry

•  Strategic consultancy covering strategic analysis, choice and implementation
•  Specialist knowledge and experience of the print and packaging sectors
•  Business planning tools and technology mapping techniques
• Innovation and technical services encompassing technology scouting, ideation, conceptualisation, critical analysis of concepts, cost analysis, specification, model creation through to launch
•  Knowledge services including primary and secondary market intelligence research, publications, conferences, training and membership packages

•  Food packaging compliance and auditing
•  Notification of new food contact substances to regulatory authorities
•  Toxicology and risk assessment 
•  Occupational hygiene

•  Life cycle analysis, material and energy flow analysis
•  Sustainability and corporate social responsibility
•  Sustainable Packaging Solutions
•  Packaging minimization, recycling and eco-labelling
•  New product development and eco design processes
•  Management systems (ISO, OSHAS, EMAS)
•  Cost benefit analysis and eco-efficiency

• Performance testing - the physical properties of plastics, paper and paperboard and how these affect packaging conversion processes and end uses
• Corrosion and compatibility testing
• Barrier properties - gases, moisture and sterility
• Seal strengths, bond strengths and the effectiveness of adhesives
• Impact of anti-microbial agents
• Effect of climatic conditions - temperature, humidity and accelerated daylight exposure
• Accelerated shelf life testing
• Adhesion, durability and security of printing and labels

Intertek problem-solving experts have an extensive track record of working with packaging manufacturers, their customers and suppliers on issues related to primary pack performance. We offer a problem identification and solution service based on a combination of laboratory and on-site production line studies to resolve issues quickly and cost-effectively.

•  Analytical method development, validation and optimization for chemicals
•  Migration studies for food contact applications
•  Extractables and leachables studies for medical applications
•  Material characterisation and selection procedures
•  Identification and quantification of impurities e.g. trace contaminants, residual solvents and transformation or degradation products
•  Chemical structure elucidation and characterisation of complex formulations

•  Transportation and storage hazard assessment
•  Climatic, vibration, drop, impact, shock and compression testing up to full pallet loads
•  Virtual testing and modelling
•  Full hazard analysis and damage reduction
•  Structural design and remediation services