Set-off test from printing inks and laquers according Regulation (EC) No. 2023/2006
Laboratory storage test to evaluate the inertness of printed and laquered articles in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 2023/2006 (GMP), transfer of ink constituents or coating components from the printed surface on the food-contact surface, e. g. in winded reels, stacked hollow bodies, material stacks, materials/objects that are intended for direct food contact, in the laboratory. Specific migrations or NIAS screenings are required afterwards, which must be selected depending on the printing ink/varnish used in order to evaluate whether a migration is occurring (please add additional test).
In short — AI-generated
The set-off test evaluates whether components from printing inks or lacquers transfer from the outer side of a packaging material to the food-contact side. To simulate real-world conditions, samples are stacked or wound under defined pressure and temperature for a specific period to mimic the storage of reels or nested containers.
The test determines if a potential migration of substances occurs, which is a critical requirement for compliance with GMP Regulation (EC) No. 2023/2006. If a transfer is detected, subsequent chemical analyses, such as migration tests or NIAS screenings, are necessary to assess the safety of the packaging for food contact.
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