Materials

Plastic materials, packaging and textiles must satisfy a wide variety of specifications and legal requirements. Their distinct properties are primarily defined by their structure, manufacturing method and treatment.

Our accredited laboratories analyse various materials, e.g. plastic materials, metals, lubricants, adhesives, dyes and other packaging materials, such as paper and cardboard. These products are tested for compliance with the law by means of analytical methods, such as screenings or target analyses, material testing and mechanical testing. In addition, the validity and plausibility of the documents supplied are assessed. Materials in direct contact with foodstuffs, such as packaging and other consumer goods, can be tested for migration of substances.

For textiles, the focus is on fastness testing, e.g. fastness testing to washing, rubbing, perspiration and light, and harmful substance analysis.