Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food
In Europe, Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food establishes migration limits that specify the maximum permitted amount of a substance released into food.
Checking compliance with overall migration limit involves verifying material inertness, whereas compliance with specific migration limits is monitored to rule out toxicity problems associated with specific substances.
Based on the food item, the conditions of use, and contact time and temperature, plastic food packaging materials must be assessed in terms of their migration.
For companies with a wide range of products, attempting to perform migration tests on each one and for each use represents a huge undertaking. The key to optimizing resources is grouping test samples and conditions, as well as testing only the most restrictive requirements. Careful planning of the testing process helps save time and money for everybody and also prevents future problems.
At AIMPLAS, we not only perform migration tests, but also provide manufacturers of materials and items for food contact with personalized advice, which includes:
