Expert Services

Food Contact Materials (FCM)

You are responsible for the compliance of your product

The regulations and guidelines are complex and often unclear. And legislation keeps changing at an ever increasing pace. Non compliance and (perceived) unsafety of your food contact material can be costly. 

That’s why we combine reliable results, regulatory interpretation, and consultancy so you can make informed decisions on your continued compliance.

INTRODUCTION

Food contact and safety go hand in hand

Food Contact Materials (FCMs) include all materials and articles intended to come into contact with food, from packaging to processing equipment. Ensuring their safety is both a legal obligation and a public health responsibility. 

At Triskelion, we help companies prove compliance and minimize risks across the entire FCM chain, from raw materials to finished goods. 

Legislation

What rules apply?

In the EU, FCMs are regulated under: 

  • Framework Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 (general safety requirements)
  • Regulation (EC) No 2023/2006 (Good Manufacturing Practice or GMP)  
  • EU 10/2011 (specific measure for plastic materials) 
  • National provisions (e.g. for paper, metals, coatings) 
  • Additionally, some substances are under scrutiny. Nitrosamines, BADGE and BPA are already regulated, while others like PFAS are covered by draft legislation. Substances such as MOAH are still under discussion and currently unregulated

These rules set migration limits, define permitted substances, and require thorough documentation and traceability. Navigating this landscape demands not only technical knowledge but also precise interpretation and a tailored approach per material and application. 

What we do

Testing, documentation and regulatory guidance

Triskelion supports packaging producers, material suppliers and food manufacturers with: 

  • Migration testing to verify specific and overall migration limits.
  • Chemical screening for NIAS (Non Intentionally Added Substances).
  • Risk assessment and documentation to support Declarations of Compliance (DoC).
  • Regulatory interpretation and tailored consultancy.
  • Dedicated tests for recycling of FCMs. 
  • Emergency Response Service (ERS) for rapid support in case of contamination, non compliance or product complaints.

Triskelion Expertise

Why clients choose us

We combine high end analytical facilities with a proactive safety mindset: 

  • Expert support across EU and FDA food contact legislation and beyond
  • Fast response and short lines of communication  
  • Transparent reports that support your compliance strategy
  • Optional ERS coverage for fast track help in critical moments

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Insights and methods

NIAS Screening in Food Contact Materials

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Relevancy

Who we support

Our migration testing and compliance services are designed for:

  • Packaging producers and converters (plastics, coatings, multilayers)
  • Suppliers of raw materials, additives and printing inks
  • Food and beverage manufacturers seeking safe and compliant packaging
  • Importers and exporters working with global food contact requirements
  • QA, RA and product development teams needing test data or documentation
  • Companies facing urgent compliance issues (e.g. recalls, complaints, audits)