Accredited Laboratory Testing Services Ensuring Regulatory Compliance for Food Contact Materials and Articles<\/p>\n
Food packaging is one of the most critical elements in ensuring that a product reaches the consumer safely. Packaging is not only a means of physically protecting food, but also an integral part of product safety as a material intended to come into direct or indirect contact with food. Therefore, packaging safety represents not only the responsibility of protecting consumer health, but also a legal and commercial obligation for manufacturers and brand owners. In order to fulfil these responsibilities, packaging testing is an essential requirement.<\/p>\n
From a technical perspective, food contact materials and articles include all packaging materials, containers, closures, processing equipment, and ancillary materials that come into direct or indirect contact with food. This scope includes:<\/p>\n
covering a wide range of products.<\/p>\n
The Turkish Food Codex and European Union legislation clearly require that food contact materials and articles must not alter the composition of food, pose a risk to human health, or adversely affect the sensory properties of food, such as its taste, odour, and appearance. Demonstrating compliance with these requirements is possible through packaging testing, particularly migration testing, supported by accredited test reports. At this point, the most important factor in enabling manufacturers to effectively manage their responsibilities is cooperation with the right laboratory.<\/p>\n
Food contact packaging protects food against environmental influences throughout the period from production to consumption while remaining in continuous interaction with the food. Plastic, paper and cardboard, metal, glass, ceramic, silicone, and multi-layer packaging materials each present different risk profiles.<\/p>\n
From a regulatory perspective, manufacturers are responsible for demonstrating that:<\/p>\n
Accordingly, the following requirements must be fulfilled:<\/p>\n
These responsibilities continue not only when the product is placed on the market, but also during regulatory inspections, customer audits, and export processes.<\/p>\n
Migration<\/b> is the transfer of chemical substances present in the structure of packaging materials into food under certain conditions. This transfer varies depending on factors such as:<\/p>\n For this reason, migration testing is not performed in the same way for every type of packaging<\/b>.<\/p>\n The Most Common Problems Faced by Manufacturers<\/b><\/p>\n Most of the issues encountered during routine operations and regulatory inspections are centred around the following point:<\/p>\n “A test report exists, but it does not represent the actual conditions of use of the product.”<\/b><\/p>\n The most common problems faced by manufacturers include:<\/p>\n Even if testing has been carried out, these situations may result in a risk of non-compliance<\/b> from a regulatory perspective.<\/p>\n Managing Risks Through Packaging Testing<\/b><\/p>\n Packaging testing should not be regarded merely as a list of analyses; it should form part of a system through which manufacturers manage regulatory compliance. Accordingly, packaging testing should be planned based on:<\/p>\n At Bilim Laboratories<\/b>, we approach packaging testing not as a standard testing package<\/b>, but through a product-specific and risk-based approach.<\/p>\n This approach is based on the following principles:<\/p>\n What Do We Do?<\/b><\/p>\n We evaluate your products in accordance with:<\/p>\n and support them with the appropriate testing and documentation.<\/p>\n Our objective is to establish a clear, defensible compliance structure that progresses smoothly during regulatory inspections and customer audits.<\/p>\n How Do We Work?<\/b><\/p>\n Product-Specific Evaluation<\/b><\/p>\n Every product has different conditions of use. Therefore, we first determine:<\/p>\n Based on this evaluation, we determine the applicable legislation and the scope of testing required.<\/p>\n What Does This Provide for You?<\/b><\/p>\n Who Is It For?<\/b><\/p>\n “The first step towards accurate migration testing is accurate material identification.”<\/b><\/p>\n FT-IR Material Identification Analysis<\/b> is a fundamental step in verifying the polymer type and material structure of food contact materials and articles. This verification ensures the correct selection of migration tests. In order to properly plan migration analyses and other packaging tests, it is necessary to analytically demonstrate that the tested sample corresponds exactly to the declared material.<\/p>\n Through FT-IR analysis<\/b>, polymer types such as polypropylene, polyethylene, and polystyrene can be reliably identified. This helps prevent incorrect material declarations, inappropriate test selection, and the risk of reports being considered invalid during regulatory inspections. Therefore, FT-IR Material Identification is not only a characterisation test but also a critical verification step that ensures migration analyses are carried out in compliance with regulatory requirements, are technically defensible, and are consistent with the Declaration of Compliance (DoC)<\/b>.<\/p>\n As Bilim Laboratories<\/b>, we provide Material Identification Analysis<\/b> services for Food Contact Plastic, Silicone, Paper and Cardboard Materials and Articles<\/b>.<\/p>\n Migration analyses verify the transfer of substances from packaging into food and form the basis of packaging safety.<\/p>\n Overall migration tests<\/b> determine the total amount of substances<\/b> that may migrate from packaging into food. These tests are performed:<\/p>\n Migration tests performed under incorrect conditions may be rejected during regulatory inspections, even if the analytical results comply with the applicable limits.<\/p>\n We provide a comprehensive scope of Overall Migration Testing<\/b> for Food Contact Plastic Materials and Articles<\/b>.<\/p>\n Analysis<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Test Method<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Overall Migration Analysis in Volatile Food Simulants \u2013 Method 1: Total Immersion Method<\/p>\n<\/td>\n TS EN 1186-1, TS EN 1186-3 Method 1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Overall Migration Analysis in Volatile Food Simulants \u2013 Method 2: Cell Method<\/p>\n<\/td>\n TS EN 1186-1, TS EN 1186-3 Method 2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Overall Migration Analysis in Volatile Food Simulants \u2013 Method 3: Pouch Method<\/p>\n<\/td>\n TS EN 1186-1, TS EN 1186-3 Method 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Overall Migration Analysis in Volatile Food Simulants \u2013 Method 4: Reverse Pouch Method<\/p>\n<\/td>\n TS EN 1186-1, TS EN 1186-3 Method 4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Overall Migration Analysis in Volatile Food Simulants \u2013 Method 5: Filling Method<\/p>\n<\/td>\n TS EN 1186-1, TS EN 1186-3 Method 5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Overall Migration Analysis in Vegetable Oils \u2013 Method 1: Total Immersion Method<\/p>\n<\/td>\n TS EN 1186-1, TS EN 1186-2 Method 1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Overall Migration Analysis in Vegetable Oils \u2013 Method 2: Cell Method<\/p>\n<\/td>\n TS EN 1186-1, TS EN 1186-2 Method 2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Overall Migration Analysis in Vegetable Oils \u2013 Method 3: Pouch Method<\/p>\n<\/td>\n TS EN 1186-1, TS EN 1186-2 Method 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Overall Migration Analysis in Vegetable Oils \u2013 Method 4: Reverse Pouch Method<\/p>\n<\/td>\n TS EN 1186-1, TS EN 1186-2 Method 4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Overall Migration Analysis in Vegetable Oils \u2013 Method 5: Filling Method<\/p>\n<\/td>\n TS EN 1186-1, TS EN 1186-2 Method 5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Analysis of Substances Migrating into Foods at High Temperature Using Modified Polyphenylene Oxide (MPPO)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n TS EN 1186-1, TS EN 1186-13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Metal Migration Analyses<\/b><\/p>\n Metal migration analyses are particularly required for:<\/p>\n Within the scope of our accredited packaging testing services, we perform metal migration analyses<\/b> in full compliance with the applicable legislation.<\/p>\n Food Contact Plastic Materials and Articles<\/b><\/p>\n Barium (Ba), Cobalt (Co), Copper (Cu), Iron (Fe), Lithium (Li), Manganese (Mn), Zinc (Zn), Aluminium (Al), Nickel (Ni), Antimony (Sb), Arsenic (As), Mercury (Hg), Cadmium (Cd), Chromium (Cr), Europium (Eu), Gadolinium (Gd), Lanthanum (La), Terbium (Tb), Lead (Pb), Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), Potassium (K), Sodium (Na)<\/p>\n Food Contact Paper and Cardboard Materials and Articles<\/b><\/p>\n Arsenic (As), Mercury (Hg), Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb)<\/p>\n Food Contact Ceramic, Porcelain and Glass Materials and Articles<\/b><\/p>\n Lead (Pb) and Cadmium (Cd)<\/p>\n These analyses are among the areas most frequently evaluated during inspections conducted under the Turkish Food Codex<\/b>.<\/p>\n Food Contact Metal Materials and Articles<\/b><\/p>\n Tin (Sn), Arsenic (As), Cadmium (Cd), Chromium (Cr), Lead (Pb), Antimony (Sb), Aluminium (Al), Zinc (Zn), Copper (Cu), Mercury (Hg), Iron (Fe), Silver (Ag), Cobalt (Co), Magnesium (Mg), Manganese (Mn), Nickel (Ni), Titanium (Ti), Barium (Ba), Beryllium (Be), Molybdenum (Mo), Lithium (Li), Vanadium (V), Thallium (Tl)<\/p>\n Packaging Safety is a Manageable Process<\/b><\/p>\n Packaging analyses are indispensable for ensuring the safety of food contact materials and articles, complying with the requirements of the Turkish Food Codex<\/b>, and enabling manufacturers to manage their responsibilities.<\/p>\n With the right laboratory partnership:<\/p>\n As Bilim Laboratories<\/b>, we continue to be a reliable solution partner for our customers by providing packaging analyses with a regulatory and inspection-focused approach rather than a measurement-focused approach<\/b>.<\/p>\n Specific Migration and a Formulation-Based Approach<\/b><\/p>\n Performing the same specific migration tests for every packaging material is not the correct approach. Specific migration tests:<\/p>\n This approach enables:<\/p>\n NIAS<\/b> is becoming an increasingly important topic in relation to food contact materials and articles. In particular:<\/p>\n present a higher risk with respect to NIAS<\/b>.<\/p>\n However, NIAS is not an issue that can be resolved by the laboratory alone.<\/b><\/p>\n The correct model for the NIAS process, accepted during regulatory inspections, is as follows:<\/p>\n As Bilim Laboratories<\/b>, although we do not provide final interpretations or regulatory decisions regarding NIAS, we recommend that the process be carried out under the supervision of a qualified consultant. This transparent allocation of responsibilities establishes documentation that is technically defensible during regulatory inspections.<\/p>\n Analysis Type<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Purpose<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n What is Measured?<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n When is it Required?<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Regulatory Basis<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Overall Migration<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n To evaluate the overall safety of the packaging<\/p>\n<\/td>\n The total amount of substances that may migrate from the packaging into food<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Basic assessment for all food contact packaging<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Mandatory primary test under the Turkish Food Codex and EU legislation<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Metal Migration<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n To prevent health risks associated with metals<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Metals such as lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury, etc.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n When pigmented plastics, PCR\/PIR materials, coatings, or a risk of metal contact are present<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Risk-based analysis expected under the Turkish Food Codex<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Specific Migration<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n To control the risk associated with specific substances<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Individual substances such as additives, monomers, or catalysts<\/p>\n<\/td>\n When the formulation contains substances with defined SML values<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Assessment based on SML limits and product formulation<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Note:<\/b> While overall migration<\/b> forms the basis of packaging analyses, specific migration<\/b> and metal migration<\/b> tests are planned according to the structure of the product and its intended conditions of use. The correct combination of these analyses ensures both regulatory compliance and that the Declaration of Compliance (DoC)<\/b> is technically defensible during inspections.<\/p>\n Are packaging analyses mandatory?<\/b><\/p>\n Yes. Packaging analyses for food contact materials and articles are mandatory under the Turkish Food Codex<\/b> and the relevant European Union legislation<\/b>. The manufacturer is responsible for demonstrating, through analytical testing<\/b>, that the packaging does not transfer harmful substances into food and is safe under its intended conditions of use.<\/p>\n Is an overall migration test sufficient?<\/b><\/p>\n No. The overall migration test<\/b> is the fundamental analysis used to evaluate the overall safety of packaging; however, it does not cover all risks on its own. Depending on the formulation, manufacturing process, and intended conditions of use of the packaging, specific migration<\/b> and metal migration<\/b> tests may also be required.<\/p>\n Are test reports issued by non-accredited laboratories accepted?<\/b><\/p>\n Generally, no. During inspections conducted under the Turkish Food Codex<\/b> and customer audits, test reports issued by laboratories accredited to TS EN ISO\/IEC 17025<\/b> are generally required. Otherwise, even if the analytical results comply with the applicable limits, the reports may be considered invalid during inspections.<\/p>\n Is NIAS required for every type of packaging?<\/b><\/p>\n No. The evaluation of NIAS (Non-Intentionally Added Substances)<\/b> is particularly relevant for recycled, pigmented, or multi-layer packaging materials. NIAS is not an automatic test for every type of packaging<\/b>; it should be considered based on a product-specific risk assessment<\/b>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Accredited Laboratory Testing Services Ensuring Regulatory Compliance for Food Contact Materials and Articles Food packaging is one of the most critical elements in ensuring that a product reaches the consumer safely. Packaging is not only a means of physically protecting food, but also an integral part of product safety as a material intended to come […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":3039,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-hizmetler-page.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3230","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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Why Choose Us? \u2013 Our B2B Laboratory Approach<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Our Packaging Testing Services<\/b><\/h2>\n
Material Identification Analysis<\/b><\/h3>\n
Overall Migration Analyses<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Additional Information<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Information on NIAS (Non-Intentionally Added Substances)<\/b><\/h2>\n
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The Correct NIAS Model: Consultant\u2013Laboratory Collaboration<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Comparison of Overall Migration, Metal Migration, and Specific Migration<\/b><\/h3>\n
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