Migra-direct · Accredited laboratory testing

Overall migration testing – simply commissioned.

Commissioning a migration test for the first time? With Migra-direct you answer eight short questions – we select the right test parameters and come back with a concrete quote. No prior expertise required.

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How it works

Compliant with Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011

We test your packaging against the legal requirements for food contact.

Plain language, no jargon

You answer questions about the food and the packaging – we translate that into test parameters.

Fixed-price quote

You receive a clear, written quote with price, duration and scope – before we start.

Personal guidance

A dedicated contact explains the results in a way you can pass on internally.

What is overall migration testing – in plain terms

When packaging comes into contact with food, only very small quantities of substances may transfer into the food. This transfer is called migration. The overall migration test measures the total amount – regardless of which individual substances are involved. The legal limit is 10 mg / dm² of packaging surface.

When do I need it?

You are launching a new packaging on the market
Your customer asks for a declaration of compliance
An authority requests evidence
You change supplier, material or print

What you don’t need to know

Which simulant is the right one
Which test times and temperatures apply
What SML, NIAS or OML actually mean
What test reports formally need to look like

From request to test report in three steps

Step 01

Submit your request

You fill in the form below. Food, storage conditions, intended use – that is all we need to get started.

→ More on compliance work

Step 02

Receive your quote

Within two working days you receive a written quote with test scope, price and duration. You give the green light and send us the sample.

→ Overview of all migration tests

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Step 03

Report in your hands

You receive the accredited test report – including a personal phone call where we walk you through the results.

→ What our expert reports look like

What we cover in one go

In the request form you tick what you are interested in. You can choose individual modules or the complete package – we will recommend the sensible combination.

OM

Overall migration

The mandatory test. Measures how much total substance migrates from the packaging into the food. Limit: 10 mg/dm².

SML

Specific migration

Individual critical substances (e.g. plasticisers, monomers) are quantified separately – each with its own limit value.

NIAS

NIAS screening

Non-intentionally added substances – such as breakdown products or impurities – we look for unknown substances and classify them.

Sensory

Sensory testing

Transfer of odour and taste to the food – assessed by a trained panel according to DIN 10955.

Request form

Our questions, your answers – one quote.

Your answers help us pick the right test parameters.

Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*).

You are welcome to upload a photo of your product — it helps us assess your packaging correctly.

You do not need any expert knowledge. If you do not know something, choose "I don't know" or leave the field blank – we will get back to you.

1Your packaging

First of all: what is it, and what goes inside?

Which food goes into the packaging?*

How would you describe the food?*

This determines which liquids we test with in the laboratory. When in doubt, pick the closest match.

What is the packaging made of?*

If you are not sure: choose "I don't know". We will sort that out together.

What kind of packaging is it?*

How much does it hold?optional

Is the packaging used once or several times?*

Single use – filled once, then discardedRepeated use – cleaned and refilledI don't know

2How is the packaging used?

This determines how long and at which temperature we test in the laboratory.

How long does the food stay in the packaging?*

How is it stored during that time?*

Does the packaging get warm or hot with the food inside?*

3Special aspects

One required question – the rest is voluntary and makes the quote more precise.

Is the food intended for babies or small children?*

YesStricter rules apply for that NoThe normal rules apply

More details – this makes your quote more precise (voluntary)

Is the packaging printed or varnished?

Does the packaging contain recycled material?

Do you have a declaration of compliance from the packaging manufacturer?

That is a document supplied by the packaging manufacturer. If you have it, you may be able to skip some tests.

Why are you having it tested?

Where will the product be sold?

European Union USA China Elsewhere

Outside the EU different rules apply – we then test differently.

By when do you need the result?

4Do you already know what you need?optional

If not, simply leave this blank – that is exactly what we are here for. Only tick what you know you need.

Overall migrationHow much passes from the packaging into the food in total? This test is mandatory in the EU. Individual substancesCertain substances have their own limits and are tested individually. Search for unknown substancesWe check whether anything migrates that nobody added on purpose (NIAS). Odour and tasteTrained panellists taste and smell whether the packaging changes the food.

5Photo and noteoptional

Photo of the packaging

What helps us most is a photo where the material details or the label are legible.

Choose a file or drag it here · JPG, PNG, PDF · up to 8 MB

If the file fails to send, feel free to send us the image separately to fcm@innoform.de.

My photo may be read automatically Voluntary. We then read what is printed on the pack so we need to ask fewer questions. Without the tick we handle your enquiry just the same — only by hand.

Anything else you would like to tell us?

6How we can reach you

Name*

Company*

Email*

Phoneoptional

Fields marked * are required. Everything else is voluntary.

By submitting you agree that we process your details to handle the enquiry. Details in our privacy policy.

What first-time clients usually ask

How much sample material do you need?

For an overall migration test we need about 6 dm² of film or several identical packagings. We will tell you the exact quantity together with the quote.

How long does the test take?

A pure overall migration test usually takes 2–3 weeks from sample arrival. Combinations with SML or NIAS extend the timeline to 3–5 weeks. We confirm the duration in the quote.

What does it cost approximately?

A single overall migration test typically starts in the low four-figure range. The cost depends on the number of simulants, the sample format and any additional modules. You always receive a binding fixed-price quote up front – no surprises.

Do I need OM, SML, NIAS – or all of them?

Which modules make sense depends on the material, the food and your compliance situation. If you are unsure, just describe the application as well as you can – we will recommend the appropriate scope in the quote.

What happens if the sample fails?

We will go through possible causes and remedies with you. Often a change to the structure, a different supplier or an adjusted test approach helps. You won’t be left alone with the result.

Prefer to talk?

We take time for your first test.

You can also skip the form and call or email us directly. We will go through the questions with you on the phone – free of charge and without obligation.

fcm@innoform.de

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