Sustainable Packaging Testing

CONFORMITY OF PACKAGING MATERIALS & BIODEGRADABILITY - TESTING

Increasing plastic pollution has led to restrictions on the production of plastics worldwide. This places a particular responsibility on packaging manufacturers to ensure that their products comply with the environmental requirements in force and thus demonstrate that the use of packaging materials does not pose a risk to the environment. Nowadays, more and more attention is being paid to biodegradable or compostable plastics as packaging material in order to preserve the sustainable development of the ecological environment.

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS FOR PACKAGING MATERIALS

Countries have introduced different regulations for packaging materials, both at national and international level, which also address biodegradability. Directive 94/62/EC defines the concept of packaging.

91/2006. (XII.26.) GKM (Ministry of Economy and Transport) Decree on the detailed rules for certifying the conformity of packaging with environmental requirements. All packaging manufacturers are required to demonstrate the environmental compliance of their products, as specified in the Regulation and harmonised standards.

In addition, the legislation also covers the biodegradability of packaging materials. The standard EN 13432 sets requirements for the physical and chemical composition of packaging material, its degree of degradation and biodegradability, and its ecotoxicological risk.

SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING TESTING SERVICES

Laboratory tests

In our laboratories accredited according to EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018, we carry out complex physical, chemical and degradability tests on packaging materials according to MSZ, DIN, EN, ISO and other international standards.

• Chemical tests: metal content (lead, cadmium, mercury, chromium)
• Physical tests: thickness, appearance, odour, colour, weight, heat of combustion, determination of organic matter content
• Biological tests: degradation, biodegradation, ecotoxicity

Expert services

We check your products against the testing and compliance requirements of European and national environmental regulations and standards to ensure that they meet legal requirements.

• Issuing test reports
• Issue of a conformity assessment certificate

Contact our experts today to discuss your packaging testing requirements

Your benefits

	Minimising risks - Full product testing to ensure compliance with environmental requirements helps prevent fines, product recalls and reputational risks.
	Competitive advantage - By using complex testing and expert services, you can assure your customers of the quality and safety compliance of your product and support sustainability, thereby increasing your company's marketability and competitiveness.
	Strengthening your brand reputation - TÜV SÜD test reports, certificates and expert opinions are a symbol of reliability at both national and international level, which can increase customer engagement and strengthen your brand reputation.

WHY CHOOSE TÜV SÜD?

• Decades of professional experience
• A client-oriented approach
• Innovative laboratories, modernised equipment
• Extensive test coverage

TÜV SÜD is one of the world's leading certification companies, providing its customers with high-quality technical, quality and safety solutions for inspection, verification, auditing and certification.