Determination of Organic Solvent Residue

Establishing, regulating and monitoring food safety are among the most important applications of analytical chemistry and chromatography. Food analysis covers a myriad of topics, including nutritional labeling and tracking adulteration, composition analysis for contamination and regulatory compliance, among others. Foodstuffs can be contaminated at any point in the production process, including from various sources of raw materials and packaging materials.

Almost all food items consumed today are packaged in some form of packaging. Packaging materials protect product quality and safety during transportation and storage by creating a barrier between food and the environment. Packaging types range from a simple, thin coating to complex multi-layer systems that combine paper, plastic and metal components with adhesives.

Although packaging is important for maintaining food quality and shelf life, packaging materials are also a well-known source of contamination for foods intended to be preserved. These compounds can pose significant health hazards.

The manufacturing process of packaging materials, the adhesives that hold the multi-layer packaging together, and the varnishes, inks and paints applied to the finished package all contain extractable resources. Solvents derived from these sources are an important class of contamination and a primary concern.

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 carried out in this context, there are also services for determination of organic solvent residue.