Specific Migration Test

In the food production sector, there are important criteria that businesses should consider when deciding on packaging materials. In addition to the cost, availability and sustainability of packaging material, it is also necessary to consider how it keeps foodstuffs safe and fresh.

It is very important to use food-grade materials that are resistant to tampering and bruising during transportation and storage, but more importantly, that will not cause migration as it comes into contact with food. Some types of packaging create better marketing and branding opportunities, while others can cause health problems.

The long-term contact of packages made of various materials with foods causes the passage of chemicals called migrant to foods. Specific migration tests are based on toxicological tests performed on the basis of certain substances.

Among the specific migration tests, the following tests are mainly performed:

• Primary aromatic amine determination (2,4,5-Trimethylaniline, 2,4-Diaminoanisole, 2,4-Diaminotolunene, 2,4-Dimethylaniline, 2,6-Dimethylaniline, 2-Methoxy-5-methylaniline, 2-Methyl-m -phenylenediamine, 4,4'-Diaminodiphenylmethane, 4,4'-Methylene-bis-(2-methyl-aniline), 4,4'-Oxydianiline, 4-Aminobiphenyl, 4-Chloro-2-methylaniline, 4-Chloroaniline, Aniline, Benzidine, m-Phenylenediamine, o-Anisidine, o-Tolidine (3,3'-Dimethylbenzidine), o-Toluidine, p-Phenylenediamine)
• Epoxy and determination of derivatives (BADGE.2H2O, BADGE.2HCl, BADGE.H2O.HCl, BADGE.H2O, BADGE.HCl, BADGE, BFDGE, NOGE)
• Bisphenol A analysis (2,2-bis(4hydroxyphenyl)propane)
• Heavy metal determination (aluminum, copper, barium, zinc, iron, cobalt, lithium, manganese, nickel)
• Phthalate determination (Phthalic Acid, Dibutyl Ester, Phthalic Acid Benzyl Butyl Ester, Phthalic Acid Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) Ester, DIDP, DINP)

In the tests and analyzes carried out in our organization, which has a wide range of technological equipment, trained and experienced staff and applies the most modern methods, national and international standards and legal regulations in force are complied with. Among the numerous tests performed in this context, there are also specific migration test services.