What the materials cover

The downloadable materials from this advanced seminar explain how to select and evaluate migration tests for packaging materials. They cover the role of declarations of conformity, simulants and test conditions, the basics of test methods and common interfering factors. Further topics are the assessment of non-intentionally added substances (NIAS) and mineral oils in packaging. The materials are aimed at laboratory and quality assurance staff as well as anyone working on food safety. Using legal texts, case studies and test certificates, they show what to consider when choosing and interpreting test methods. Basic knowledge of food law is helpful.