Global legal compliance strategies: EU focus
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Organoleptic properties
Guarantee that the organoleptic properties will not be altered.
Specific limits and restrictions
Be sure of that material specific regulations and directives are followed for certain materials like ceramics, regenerated cellulose and plastic materials.
EU non-regulated materials
Be certain of other materials like paper and board, adhesives or printing inks which are not regulated on a European level. For these materials, national legislation, recommendations from institutes such as the German BfR or the Council of Europe or even voluntary industry guidelines need to be consulted to show compliance with the general safety requirements.
Council of Europe (CoE) resolutions
Mind the legal non-binding character for certain FCMs, such as metals and alloys, rubber, silicone, etc. For many non-regulated materials, only proof of safety according to Art. 3 of Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004 is needed.
National references
Ensure the consideration of e.g. the German LFGB, the French DGCCRF information notes DM-4B-COM-001/002/003/004, the Italian Ministerial Decree 21/03/1973, Ministerial Decree 140/2013 as well as Ministerial Decree No. 195/2015, the Dutch Commodities Act (Packaging and Consumer Articles) – Warenwet, the Spanish (Real Decreto 847/2011) for adhesives, silicones, etc.
Recommendations on voluntary basis and industry standards
Make sure to consult, for example, the German BfR recommendations, the EuPIA guideline on printing inks, and the BRC IoP global standard for packaging and packaging materials.
Is your packaging ready for the EU market?
Use our broad expertise to cover European as well as national legislation of numerous European countries, recommendations from institutes or voluntary industry guidelines to show compliance with the general safety requirements.
Your global expert for comprehensive compliance services
Global expertise and accreditations
We are committed to providing the highest quality services, accurate results, and expert advice through our highly qualified staff. Our laboratories meet the highest standards and are accredited according to ISO 17025.
Advanced testing capabilities
Our state-of-the-art laboratories offer testing capabilities for all types of products from raw materials to final consumer packaging and everything in between.
Worldwide network of testing facilities
Benefit from the Eurofins Group Network to find analytical services for your specific product.
Your trusted partner for legal compliance
Food packaging and all kinds of materials and articles intended to come into contact with food are well regulated in the European Union. Mainly migration, specific migration of certain chemicals as well as overall migration from various food packaging materials are exhaustively regulated. As not each single composition of food packaging materials can be analysed by laboratory migration testing, our laboratory network help you with cost efficient compliance strategies.
Benefits beyond compliance
Our global network of Consumer Product Testing Laboratories:
The Consumer Product Testing network of laboratories offers more than just ensuring your product’s compliance with legal requirements and customer specifications — we also support you with:
- Simplified analysis: Family-based approaches tailored to complex product portfolios
- Reduced costs: Use of worst-case calculations where applicable to minimize the need for testing
- Peace of mind: Declarations of compliance based on reliable test reports and supplier documentation
- Expert guidance: Let our experts navigate evolving regulations and legal demands for you
Next steps after filling the form
Project assessment
Our experts will evaluate your specific requirements and propose a customized solution.
Quotation
You will receive a detailed quotation, including pricing and estimated timelines.
Sample analysis
Once testing is complete, our laboratory will issue comprehensive test reports and declarations of compliance.