Product Content Determination Tests

There is a wide range of approved substrates that come into direct and indirect food contact. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) evaluates, controls and regulates direct contact packaging materials in the same way as food ingredients. The assumptions are that all packaging materials that come into contact with food can be consumed with food. In this regard, packaging manufacturers are expected to understand, implement and validate processes for consistency, quality, safety and adherence to necessary methods and protocols.

Although packaging materials are not generally linked to pathogenic outbreaks or biological contamination, manufacturers need to be cautious. Because improper use and storage of packaging can encourage contamination.

Tests to determine product content mainly cover the following:

• Composition of chemicals, additives, adhesives, coatings and inks
• Ink and coating applications and curing
• Preventive maintenance, sanitation and process control
• Inspections of films and resins, sampling plans, sensory and laboratory analysis
• Analysis of embedded active compounds to comply with specification limits
• Abuse of appropriate content or processing aid
• Strict control and storage conditions of chemical-based materials that come into contact
• Uncured process chemicals (inks, coatings, adhesives and the like)
• Use of non-food approved ingredients in raw materials
• Inspection of raw materials and finished products

Our organization, equipped with extensive technological equipment and a trained and experienced staff, applies the most modern methods in its testing and analysis processes, adhering to both national and international standards as well as current legal regulations. Among the numerous tests conducted within this scope are product content determination testing services.