Food Label and Packaging Testing

Food Label and Packaging Testing

In today's world, food testing detail, meticulous adherence to legal norms, and ecological preservation are of utmost importance. Therefore, the use of high-tech testing methods for food labels and packages is increasingly growing in significance. Outdated packaging materials come with their own set of challenges, as they have the risk of migration, label falsification, and pollution. Our company provides extremely precise testing services to solve these problems and assist products achieve a global holistic view, while reducing the environmental impact.

Food Label and Packaging TestingFig 1. Food Label and Packaging Testing (Carlyn O., 2022)

Service Overview

Our food label and packaging testing services evaluate the safety, accuracy, and sustainability of materials used in food containment and labeling. By analyzing chemical composition, biodegradability, and label authenticity, we provide actionable insights to manufacturers, retailers, and regulatory bodies. Our protocols align with international frameworks, ensuring compliance across markets.

Technical Principles

Analytical chemistry, materials science and environmental toxicology serve as the foundations for these methods. The technique also facilitates:

  • Chromatography (GC-MS, HPLC): Determines the presence of volatile organic compounds and other additives.
  • Spectroscopy (FTIR, XRF): Determines the elemental composition and efficiency of the polymer as well as integrity of the polymer.
  • Migration Studies: Quantifies the amount of substance migrated from the package to food by simulating real-life conditions.
  • Biodegradability Assessments: Determines the rate of decomposition in controlled aerobic/anaerobic conditions.

Technical Features

  • High Sensitivity: Detection limits as low as 0.01 ppm for contaminants.
  • Multiparametric Analysis: Simultaneous evaluation of chemical, physical, and biological properties.
  • Accelerated Aging Tests: Predicts material behavior over extended storage periods.
  • Eco-Profiling: Lifecycle assessments (LCAs) to gauge carbon footprints.

Applications

  • Processed Foods: Ready-to-eat meals, canned goods.
  • Beverages: Bottled water, alcoholic drinks.
  • Dairy & Bakery: Flexible films, wax-coated containers.
  • E-commerce: Insulated shipping materials.

Environmental Benefits

  • Waste Reduction: Validating compostable/biodegradable materials diverts landfill waste.
  • Resource Efficiency: Promoting mono-material designs enhances recyclability.
  • Toxin Mitigation: Limiting chemical leaching protects aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.

Our Services

We offer a comprehensive suite of food label and packaging testing services, including:

  • Chemical Safety Testing: Phthalates, bisphenols, heavy metals, and NIAS (Non-Intentionally Added Substances).
  • Label Verification: Nutritional accuracy, allergen declarations, and country-specific regulatory adherence.
  • Sustainable Packaging Evaluation: Compostability, recyclability, and bio-based material certification.
  • Physical Durability Testing: Tensile strength, barrier properties, and seal integrity.

Company Service Advantages

  • Cross-Disciplinary Expertise: Merged knowledge of food science, environmental toxicology and engineering.
  • Tailored Solutions: Client's supply chains and local regulations dictate the protocols.
  • Rapid Turnaround: Champion parameters are sent within 48 hours.
  • Cost Efficiency: Reduced unit costs from use of bundled testing range products up to 30 percent.

Contact Us

With sustainability continuing to be a dominant trend globally, we ensure that our test services form an interface between industrial development and environmental conservation. Through unparalleled analytics combined with a sustainability-first approach, we help our clients overcome complex regulatory structures while achieving circular economy objectives. Work with us, and we will help you turn packaging from a matter of compliance to an unmatched source of competitive advantage.

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Reference

  1. Carlyn O., Koushik A., et al. "Effect of front-of-package labels on consumer product evaluation and preferences" Current Research in Food Science 2022, 5:131-140.

Our products and services are for research use only and cannot be used for any clinical purposes.

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