Overview
Packaging sector: an overview of conformity processes
For food-contact packaging, Regulation (EC) 1935/2004 and, for plastics, (EU) 10/2011 apply; migration testing is decisive. Transport durability is verified through ISTA and ASTM protocols, and a recycled-content claim through GRS/RCS.
How we work
Six steps from scope to certificate
Scope
We determine your product, target market and sector; the required legislation list is produced.
Quote
Testing and audit items are priced separately; the quote is delivered within 24 hours.
Sample / Planning
Sample requirements are shared, or an on-site audit is scheduled.
Testing & Audit
Testing or audit is carried out according to the method of the relevant standard.
Report & Document
A report is issued; if within certification scope, the process proceeds to the decision stage.
Maintaining the validation
Surveillance audits and legislative changes are tracked.
Product groups
Packaging sector: what do we test?
- 01Food packaging and containers
- 02Carton and corrugated board packaging
- 03Plastic film and bottles
- 04Glass and metal packaging
- 05Transport and shipping packaging
Services
The work we carry out in this sector
From testing laboratories to inspection, surveillance, audit, verification and calibration — all the services the Packaging supply chain needs are under one roof.
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Standards
Standards referenced by the sector
Content is linked to standards based on the product's intended use, target market and technical characteristics.
- UN 38.3Transport safety tests on lithium batteries
- ISO 11607end product sterile barrier packaging
- ASTM D3985oxygen permeability (OTR)
- ASTM D4728random vibration in packaging
- ASTM D5276free fall test on packages
- ASTM D642compression testing of packages
- ASTM D999vibration testing on packaging
- ASTM F1249water vapor permeability (WVTR)
- ASTM F1980accelerated aging in packaging
- ASTM F88peeling resistance in sealing seam
- ISTApackaging transport performance test series
- ASTM D1434Gas permeability in plastic film and sheet
- ASTM D1709free falling dart impact resistance in plastic film
- ASTM D3330peel adhesion on pressure sensitive tape
- UL 94flammability class in plastic materials
- ASTM D3985oxygen permeability (OTR)
- ASTM F1249water vapor permeability (WVTR)
- ISO 4589combustion behavior with oxygen index
- 16 CFR Part 1307Phthalate ban in children's toys and child care products
- ASTM D1003Turbidity and light transmission in transparent plastics
- ASTM D1238melt flow index (MFI) in thermoplastics
- ASTM D1434Gas permeability in plastic film and sheet
- ASTM D1525Vicat softening temperature in plastics
- ASTM D1709free falling dart impact resistance in plastic film
- ASTM D1929Determination of ignition temperature in plastics
- ASTM D2240Shore hardness in rubber and plastic
- ASTM D2457gloss in plastic films
- ASTM D256Izod impact resistance in plastics
- AOAC 2003.06determination of fat in food
- AOAC 2005.06determination of mycotoxin (HPLC) in food
- AOAC 2007.01multiple pesticide residues in food (QuEChERS)
- AOAC 923.03determination of total ash in food
- AOAC 925.10determination of moisture in bakery products
- AOAC 984.27Calcium, copper, iron and magnesium in baby formula
- AOAC 985.29total dietary fiber in food
- AOAC 990.12aerobic plate counting in food (Petrifilm)
- AOAC 991.14Coliform and E. coli count in food
- AOAC 991.20Determination of nitrogen and protein in milk using Kjeldahl
- AOAC 996.06Determination of fatty acids and trans fats in food
- AOAC 999.10determination of lead, cadmium, zinc, copper and iron in food
- EN 1186total migration in food contact materials
- EN 12822determination of vitamin E (HPLC) in food
- 16 CFR 1303lead in surface coatings
- ASTM D4236chronic health hazard labeling on art materials
- ASTM D5116Determination of organic emissions from indoor materials
- BS 6920Suitability of materials in contact with drinking water
- EN 12457leaching experiment in the characterization of waste
- EN 12472Nickel release after wear and corrosion in plated products
- EN 12619total gaseous organic carbon in flue gas
- EN 12873Effect of materials coming into contact with drinking water
- EN 13284Determination of dust in stationary source emissions
- EN 13432compostability and biodegradability of packaging
- EN 13650aqua regia extractable element in fertilizers
- EN 14181Quality assurance of automatic measurement systems for stationary source emissions
- EN 14789determination of oxygen in flue gas
- EN 14790determination of water vapor in flue gas
Certification
Documents that enable your product to reach the market
Global Market Access
Packaging which market will you offer your product to?
Packaging when offering products to different markets, technical legislation, tests, documents and conformity requirements may vary by country and region.
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