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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Precise Assessment of Weather Resistance
Artificial weathering of films and papers using the Q-UV device to test weather resistance. Introduction to Artificial Weathering Artificial weathering is an indispensable method for evaluating the long-term durability of plastics and ensuring their weather resistance.…
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Regulation (EU) 2024/3190 (BPA)
Overview of the regulation The EU BPA Food-Contact Ban results in a ban on the use of bisphenol A and bisphenol derivatives On 19 December 2024, the European Commission issued a ban on the use of…
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19th Amendment of the Plastics Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011
New regulations for plastics in food contact by Regulation (EU) 2025/351 have been published. Important amendments to the EU regulations on plastic food contact materials are presented here. These include amendments to Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011,…
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Interview on Conformity Work 2025
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…
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White Paper: Compliance Testing of Food Contact Materials
Why they are indispensable Safety and Compliance of Food Packaging Food contact materials – primarily packaging in this context – are subject to special regulations. They not only serve to protect food, but also influence its…
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Material Characterization and Microscopy
Innoform Testservice presents its latest findings on material characterization at the Inno Meeting At the Inno Meeting 2025 in Osnabrück, Innoform Testservice presented material characterization using a digital microscope. Daniel Wachtendorf and Matthias Böhne explained its…
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Specifications – Much More Than Just Necessary Paperwork
Specifications often seem like time-consuming bureaucracy – yet they are indispensable for quality, efficiency and legal certainty. Packaging specifications, for example, are crucial for the protection of products. This article uses illustrative practical examples to show…
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Precise Material Analysis of (Composite) Films
Dr. Daniel Wachtendorf The material characterization of films plays a crucial role in research and industry, particularly in the development and quality assurance of packaging materials, technical films and composite materials. Various proven methods are used to…
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The gelbo flex test according to ASTM F 392
Innoform Testservice frequently receives requests to test the mechanical strength of flexible (barrier) materials. These materials play a crucial role in many applications, from food packaging to technical protective films. A proven method for testing the…