Flexpack testing, migration, PPWR:
Knowledge from the lab
Which test does your packaging need, which values apply – and what is changing right now? We answer these questions from daily lab work: test methods explained step by step, new EU requirements put in context, both applied to real material.
- Test methods explained – from OTR and permeation through migration and sensory analysis to particle and foreign body testing
- Regulation in context – PPWR, food contact, PFAS, recyclate quotas: what applies from when, and to whom
- From the lab – accreditations, proficiency tests and new testing services
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IFS food packaging guideline now also available in German
The IFS Packaging Guideline (Version 2.1), originally published in 2024, is now also available in German. The guideline makes it easier for German-speaking companies to access key information and practical recommendations on the safety of food…
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Curated Flexpack Knowledge: media.innoform.de brings together verified packaging expertise powered by AI
media.innoform.de launches an initiative for curated Flexpack knowledge: an AI search that uses exclusively articles and podcasts written and reviewed by Innoform – from a large, daily-updated database, grounded in the Testservice in Oldenburg.
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Failure Analysis Begins with Material Analysis: What Packaging Reveals About Its Defects
Packaging quality issues rarely occur without warning. Suddenly a sealing seam opens unexpectedly, the bond comes apart, barrier properties deteriorate or processing problems accumulate in production. The visible symptoms are often clear – but the actual…
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Food Law and the PPWR in Transition
What manufacturers of food packaging should know The regulatory requirements for food packaging are increasing continuously. In addition to the established provisions of European food law, the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is bringing…
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Precise OTR analysis for high-barrier packaging
At a glance INNOFORM Testservice extends the OTR measurement according to ISO 15105-2 with a variant using 100 % oxygen as the permeant. This lowers the limit of quantification for oxygen transmission by a factor of 5 —…
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PFAS in Flexible Packaging: Analytical Guidance through Total Fluorine Determination
The discussion around PFAS in packaging has gained significant momentum in recent months. At the latest with the PPWR limit values, many companies are facing the same question:How can PFAS in flexible packaging be reliably detected…
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ISO/IEC 17025 – Accreditation as a Quality Promise: Effort, Benefits and the Reality of Laboratory Operations
The accreditation of a testing laboratory according to ISO/IEC 17025 is considered the international gold standard of laboratory qualification. But what lies behind the certificate – and is the effort really worth it? A sober look…
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EU Creates Clarity for Stretch Films & Hoods
With the new European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), many companies in the packaging industry still face uncertainty. Particularly affected: pallet wraps and strapping bands, which are used daily for safe goods transport.A delegated decision…
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Understanding the fat barrier of fibre-based packaging – why testing is crucial
Fatty foods pose particular challenges for packaging. Fats can penetrate materials, affect their appearance or cause problems from the very first contact. This is precisely why tests such as fat resistance, fat permeability and fat repellency play a…