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Exposure assessment

Within the field of printed packaging, particularly food packaging, migration and exposure are crucial issues. But what is exactly meant by both terms? In the following chapters, we offer detailed explanations on these as well as related topics. You will learn more about migration risks as well as our printing inks for food packaging. Furthermore, we provide profound knowledge on our exposure assessment, a tiered approach that consists of a worst case calculation, migration modelling, and migration testing.

Migration Risks

Migration Risks

Migration describes the transfer of a substance from the packaging into the food. One potential migration risk in food …

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Worst Case Calculation

In the absence of specific EU legislation for food packaging inks, EuPIA has developed a guideline on printing inks that provides …

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Migration Modelling

Migration Modeling

Within food contact material legislation, migration modeling is a theoretic approach aimed at calculating the maximum amount …

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Migration Testing

Migration Testing

Migration testing on food contact materials requires analytical know-how, specialist tools as well as a deep understanding of current …

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EuPIA Migration Guidance

EuPIA Migration Guidance

EuPIA to issue updated migration guidance including testing for Direct Food Contact applications ...

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