Food Packaging and Food Container Testing

Food Packaging and Food Container TestingQIMA provides inspections and lab testing for food packaging and food contact items across a number of international standards and safety regulations. Learn how our team of experts can help you achieve regulatory compliance and get to market faster.Download a Sample ReportConsumer ProductsConsumer Product TestingFood Packaging and Food Contact Items Testing QC Tailored for the Food Packaging IndustryBecause of the prolonged exposure to food and drink, all food contact items are a high-risk product category – and it’s your job to keep your customers safe. Reliable quality control and safety testing are of paramount importance to every supplier, manufacturer, and distributor of food containers and food contact items. Leverage our global experience testing a wide variety of food contact materials to make sure that your products comply with the required standards and regulations.At QIMA, we offer fast and accurate laboratory testing for food contact items, food packaging, and containers, providing you with the best in client service and technical guidance. We guarantee an inspector to your manufacturing site within 48 hours, and you receive an inspection report the same day. For safety and chemical compliance, our network of fully certified laboratories offers a fast turnaround and results you can trust.Need more information?By contacting QIMA you agree to our privacy policy and terms and conditions.Food Contact Items & Food Packaging Testing ExpertiseOur food packaging and food contact materials testing is customized to meet the unique quality control and safety challenges of this product category. QIMA inspectors and laboratory technicians conduct thorough product inspections and tests for the following categories of food, packaging and food contact items:Paper, glass, ceramic containers (single and multiple use)Cans, tins, bottlesPlastic, metal, wood containersCeramicware, glasswareCookware and hollowwareSilver-plated wareSports bottles and travel mugsChildren’s feeding sets, sippy cups, and lunchboxesOur inspectors and laboratory technicians conduct the following checks to ensure the quality and safety of your food contact items:Visual examination and evaluationDimensions checkSensory testing and taint analysisPhysical hazard assessmentColor bleedingComposition checkOverall and specific migration testsNon-intentionally added substances (NIAS)Volatile organic compoundsHeavy metals (extractable and leachable)Residual monomers and solventsImpurities and byproductsREACH SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern)Food Contact Items and Food Packaging Laboratory Testing ExpertiseQIMA laboratory tests ensure that your food containers, food packaging and food contact items meet the quality and safety standards of your destination market. Our global network of fully accredited laboratories allows you to get the right test when and where you need it. We help you ensure compliance with a number of regulatory requirements, including:USA and Canada Standards & RequirementsFDA Extractable Lead & Cadmium (Interior)FDA Indirect Food Additives (FSSE)FDA Nitrosamines ContentCalifornia Proposition 65 Settlement Review & TestingCPSIA Lead in Surface Coatings & Substrate MaterialsCPSIA Phthalate ContentCPSIA Tracking Labels16 CFR 500, Fair Packaging & Labeling ActUniform Packaging and Labeling RegulationASTM B117, Resistance to Corrosion (1%)ASTM D3359, Cross Cut AdhesionSOR/2018-83, Total Lead Content (Contact with Mouth) RegulationSOR/2016-175, Leachable Lead and Cadmium (Interior)SOR/2016-180, Infant Feeding Bottle Nipples (Nitrosamine)SOR/2016-188, Phthalates RegulationSOR/2011-17, Surface Coating Materials Regulation (Total Lead Content)Canada Consumer Packaging and Labeling ActCanada Making of Imported Goods Order (Country of origin)Charter of the French Language (Province of Quebec Labeling)Biphenol A Content (BPA)Model Toxics in PackagingEurope Standards & RequirementsFramework Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004, Food SafetyEU Regulation No. 10/2011, Plastic Materials in Contact with FoodEN 14372, Child Use & Care Articles – Cutlery & Feeding UtensilsEN 14350, Child Use & Care Articles – Drinking equipmentEC Directive 94/62/EC, Heavy Metals Content in Packaging84/500/EEC, Leachable Lead & Cadmium in CeramicwareBS 6748, Leachable Lead & Cadmium (Glass & Ceramicware)EC Directive 2007/42/EC, Regenerated Cellulose FilmEC Directive 93/11/EEC, NitrosaminesCommission Regulation (EC) 1895/2005, BADGE, BFDGE, NOGEVarious REACH requirementsAustralia Standards & RequirementsAustralia Regulation 1956, Leachable Lead & Cadmium in CeramicwareAS 2070-1999, Plastics in Use with Food ContactConsumer Protection Notice No. 11 of 2011, DEHP ContentOther StandardsChina – Food Safety Law requirementsJapan – Food Sanitation Law requirementsPolymer Identification – FTIRPerformance Tests including Thermal Shock, Microwavability and DishwashingWhy QIMA for Product and Supplier Compliance?A network of global labs providing one-stop service to you and your suppliersIndustry leading turnaround time for testingTesting capabilities covering a wide range of consumer products including electrical & electronics, hardlines, softlines, toys and juvenile productsLab experts trained and certified in regulatory standards and the newest testing methodsGlobal technical support team with rich experience to help you build tailor-made testing programsEasy online and mobile booking and dashboard for managing orders and accessing data anywhere, any timeBy contacting QIMA you agree to our privacy policy and terms and conditions.Latest insights from QIMALatest insights from QIMABAROMETERQIMA 2024 Q1 Barometer: 2023 in Review: Is Nearshoring Becoming China’s Plus One?View InsightQUICK GUIDEUnderstanding The EU Green Deal: A Comprehensive Guide for BusinessesDownloadSAMPLE REPORTCTPAT Audit ReportDownloadBAROMETERQIMA 2023 Q4 BarometerView Insight