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EU Regulation No 1935/2004: Testing for Migration from Packaging to Food Laboratory Testing Service Provided by Eurolab

Introduction

The European Unions Regulation No 1935/2004 sets out the requirements for materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. This regulation is designed to ensure that these materials and articles do not transfer any substances to food that could be harmful to human health or the environment. As part of this regulation, laboratory testing services are required to verify that packaging materials meet the necessary standards.

Relevant Standards

The following international and national standards govern EU Regulation No 1935/2004 Testing for Migration from Packaging to Food:

  • ISO (International Organization for Standardization) standards:

    • ISO 3533:2016 Determination of specific migration

    ISO 4628-2:2016 Evaluation of degradation of coatings Part 2: Exposure to synthetic ultra-violet radiation

    ISO 6487:2019 Paints and varnishes Determination of the number of wet films by non-destructive methods

  • ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) standards:

    • ASTM D2248-10(2015) Standard Test Method for Resistance of Plastics to Transmission of Light through Paper or Plastic Films

    ASTM D2249-06(2014) Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Resistance of Paints to the Effects of Moisture and Temperature in a Continuous Use Environment

  • EN (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization) standards:

    • EN 12897:2013 Packaging Determination of the migration of certain substances from packaging materials into food simulants

    EN 13196:2016 Packaging Determination of the resistance to thermal shock and heat deformation of packaging materials

  • TSE (Turkish Standards Institution) standards:

    • TS EN 12897:2013 Porsiyonlama Birtakım maddelerin ambalaj malzemelerinden gıda simülatanlarına aktarılmasını belirleme yöntemi

    TS EN 13196:2016 Porsiyonlama Ambalaj malzemelerinin termal şok ve sıcaklık deformasyonuna karşı direncini belirleme

    Standard Development Organizations and their Role

    The development of standards is a collaborative effort between industry stakeholders, governments, and international organizations. Standard development organizations (SDOs) play a crucial role in the creation and maintenance of standards.

  • International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

  • American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

  • European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC)

  • Turkish Standards Institution (TSE)

    • Evolution of Standards

    Standards are constantly evolving to reflect changes in technology, industry practices, and regulatory requirements. SDOs regularly review and update standards to ensure they remain relevant and effective.

    Standard Compliance Requirements for Different Industries

    Different industries have varying standard compliance requirements. For example:

  • Food packaging manufacturers must comply with EU Regulation No 1935/2004

  • Pharmaceutical companies must comply with US FDA regulations and ICH guidelines

  • Cosmetics industry must comply with EU Cosmetics Regulation (1223/2009)

    • Introduction

    EU Regulation No 1935/2004 requires that packaging materials meet certain standards to ensure they do not transfer harmful substances to food. This regulation is designed to protect public health and the environment.

    Business and Technical Reasons for Conducting EU Regulation No 1935/2004 Testing for Migration from Packaging to Food

    The following reasons justify conducting EU Regulation No 1935/2004 testing for migration from packaging to food:

  • Compliance with regulatory requirements

  • Protection of consumer health and safety

  • Prevention of environmental pollution

  • Reduction of costs associated with recalls and litigation

  • Enhancement of product reputation and marketability

    • Consequences of Not Performing this Test

    Failure to perform EU Regulation No 1935/2004 testing for migration from packaging to food can result in:

  • Regulatory non-compliance and fines

  • Product recalls and loss of revenue

  • Damage to brand reputation and customer trust

  • Environmental pollution and harm to public health

    • Industries and Sectors that Require this Testing

    The following industries and sectors require EU Regulation No 1935/2004 testing for migration from packaging to food:

  • Food packaging manufacturers

  • Pharmaceutical companies

  • Cosmetics industry

  • Chemical industry

  • Textile industry

    • Risk Factors and Safety Implications

    The following risk factors and safety implications are associated with non-compliance:

  • Transfer of harmful substances to food

  • Exposure to toxic chemicals

  • Environmental pollution

  • Harm to human health

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