Food Contact Materials
& Food Packaging
Analytical and regulatory testing on Food Contact Materials.
Compliance with regulations on FCMs (Food Contact Materials) is essential to ensure the safety of packaged food products and the protection of consumers. Any material intended to come into contact with food – such as plastic, paper, cardboard, glass, metal, or coatings – must undergo testing to confirm hygienic suitability.
Tentamus Agriparadigma supports packaging manufacturers, processors, and food industry operators with analytical services dedicated to regulatory compliance and material performance evaluation.
Service Overview
- Overall and specific migration testing: verification of the total quantity and specific components that may migrate from packaging into food
- Hygienic suitability testing of materials: physico-chemical properties and detection of undesirable substances
- Regulatory compliance support for:
- Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 (plastic materials in contact with food)
- Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 (general FCM framework) - Technical-regulatory consulting for companies exporting to non-EU markets
Why FCM Testing Matters
- Ensure food safety by preventing the migration of harmful substances
- Demonstrate compliance with EU and international regulations – a requirement for retailers, certification bodies, and export markets
- Prevent product recalls and disputes, avoiding economic and reputational damage
- Support the development of new and innovative packaging materials, reducing the risk of non-compliance at market launch
Related Analyses
Thanks to the synergy between the Tentamus Group laboratories and our close collaboration with consulting companies within the network, we offer integrated analytical plans and customized solutions tailored to your quality control, certification, export, and regulatory compliance needs.