Analysis of flame retardants

Flame retardants are designed to reduce of the flammability of materials by preventing the development of flames or slowing the spread of a fire. They are added to a variety of different products. Eurofins Food & Feed Testing analyses various classes of flame retardants in food and feed.

Key services

  • Analysis of brominated flame retardants (BFRs), including PBDEs, PBBs, HBCD, and TBBPA in food, feed, and environmental matrices
  • Testing for short- and medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs & MCCPs)
  • Analysis of phosphorus flame retardants (PFRs) 
  • Ultra-trace detection through state-of-the-art instrumentation for detecting flame retardants at trace levels
  • Rapid response testing following contamination events (e.g. release into the environment by fires, industrial accidents)

Additional services

To complement our core analytical services, we offer a range of specialised solutions that support comprehensive risk management related to flame retardants in food, feed, and environmental matrices:

  • Food chain monitoring, including support for long-term surveillance of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in food and feed
  • Environmental and packaging testing for potential migration sources
  • Monitoring studies of flame retardants by testing biota, products, house dust, or food for understanding of consumer exposure and evaluation / regulation
  • Expert interpretation of results and preparation of documentation for authorities or internal quality systems

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