EU harmonized legislation on food contact materials focuses on ensuring that materials and articles intended for contact with food do not transfer harmful substances to the food. Regulation (EU) No 10/2011, as amended, sets specific requirements for plastics, including migration testing to evaluate the potential transfer of substances. This involves the use of food simulants that mimic real-world conditions, ensuring that packaging materials remain safe under typical food storage and handling scenarios. Advanced migration testing covers overall migration, which measures the total amount of substances migrating into food, and specific migration, which focuses on particular hazardous substances like phthalates or primary aromatic amines. Challenges such as the purity of vegetable oils used in simulants, interfering substances, and the surface-to-volume ratio of packaging materials require careful consideration. Functional barriers, designed to prevent migration from layers not in direct contact with food, play a crucial role in ensuring compliance.
Innovations in screening methods have begun to replace traditional migration testing in some cases, improving efficiency. However, situations where conventional methods are impractical, such as the use of Simulant D2 or complex multi-layered materials, demand advanced techniques for accurate results, all within the regulatory framework set by the EU..
This training is your opportunity to stay at the forefront of migration testing in the rapidly advancing field of food contact materials. This training will help you to;
1. Stay Ahead of Regulatory Changes: The EU’s food contact materials legislation is constantly evolving. This training provides insights into the latest updates and how they impact your testing protocols
2. Master Advanced Migration Testing Techniques: Gain expertise in advanced testing methodologies, from food simulants to specific migration conditions, allowing you to streamline your compliance process and ensure your packaging materials meet regulatory standards.
3. Navigate Complex Packaging Challenges: Learn how to address migration challenges in multi-layer and high-performance packaging materials, ensuring safety and functionality without compromising on innovation.
4. Increase Efficiency with Modern Testing Methods: Discover how to implement advanced screening techniques that can replace traditional tests, saving valuable time and resources.
Anyone responsible for showing that the food contact plastic materials or articles produced by their company are compliant with the requirements of EU law, in particular;
- Regulatory affairs professionals and formulators
- Quality managers and quality department employees
- R&D and Technical directors
- Other technical managers and executives; and
- Anyone who wish to understand the legal requirements
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