Innoform Testservice at the 22nd Inno-Meeting in Osnabrück
At the 22nd Inno-Meeting in Osnabrück, Karsten Schröder spoke with his colleagues from Oldenburg about food contact materials and conformity work. Here are the key points from the interview:
- Goals and Presentation: The colleagues from Oldenburg are exhibiting at the Inno-Meeting for the first time. They want to show a broader audience what tests related to food contact they can offer, including laboratory testing, consulting, and conformity work.
- New Regulations and PPWR: New regulations and the role of PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation) were discussed. These new requirements have an impact on testing and requirements for food contact materials.
- Bisphenol A (BPA): Heike Schwertke explained that Bisphenol A has been banned in food packaging because EFSA significantly reduced the tolerable daily intake. This led to a ban in various types of packaging. These include plastics, adhesives, silicone and printing inks.
- Low Limits: For precursors from which Bisphenol A can be released, there are now very low limits. In particular, Bisphenol A and Bisphenol S are banned.
- Analytical Methods: Tim Schlüter, who studied chemistry, explained the use of devices such as gas chromatographs (GC-MS) to analyze substances in food contact materials. These devices help separate complex mixtures and identify individual substances.
Laboratory Equipment & Device Technology
- NIAS (Non-Intentionally Added Substances): Heike Schwertke explained that NIAS are non-intentionally added substances that can occur as contaminants, degradation products or reaction products. These must also be evaluated.
- Practical Testing: It was emphasized that theoretical and practical tests are necessary to ensure that no harmful substances migrate from materials to food. This includes migration tests and organoleptic tests.
- Legal Requirements: Manufacturers must ensure that their products comply with legal requirements and do not exceed limit values. This is verified through specific and overall migration tests.
The interview provided comprehensive insight into the challenges and requirements for testing food contact materials and the importance of compliance with new regulations.
Innoform Testservice is a recognized testing service provider for flexible packaging made of paper and plastic, specializing in the food industry, packaging manufacturers and their suppliers, as well as trade. With state-of-the-art equipment and comprehensive knowledge of food law requirements, Innoform Testservice provides precise answers. These relate to questions about the suitability of packaging materials, their barrier properties against gases and water vapor, as well as material strength. The accredited test reports from Innoform are of great importance for both manufacturers and users of film and plastic packaging. They help to assess and avoid risks.
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