Service Content
GRGTEST European and American Packaging Directive testing services include compliance testing for European and American packaging directives, European specification EN 13428 declaration, and regulatory consulting and support services for packaging materials.
European Packaging Directive: The total content of lead, mercury, cadmium, and hexavalent chromium is less than 100ppm.
Sample size: 20g.
US Packaging Directive:
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Harmful substances |
Control Requirements |
Effective Date |
|
Pb, Cd, Hg, [Cr (Ⅵ)] |
Total ≤ 100 PPM |
February 16, 2021 |
|
PAEs |
Total ≤ 100 PPM |
|
|
PFAS |
Prohibited (not detectable) |
Service Scope
The European Packaging Directive PPW applies to all packaging materials and packaging waste placed on the EU market, regardless of the material used in the packaging, and is subject to the control of the EU Packaging Directive.
TPCH in the United States applies to all primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging materials, components, and packaging waste (such as boxes, bags, straps, ties, etc.)
Test Standards
94/62/EC, 2004/12/EC
Qualifications
CNAS, CMA
Test cycle
Raw material products take 5-7 working days.
Service Background
In 1994, the European Union issued the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive 94/62/EC, which aims to ensure that packaging is suitable for collection, reuse, recycling, and promoting energy recovery, while minimizing the toxicity, hazards, and environmental impact of packaging materials; Minimize the weight and volume of packaging waste.
The TPCH (Toxics in Packaging Clearing House) in the United States was originally called CONEG, which was a local regulation restricting packaging materials. After TPCH was established in 1992, CONEG changed its name. Specifically responsible for promoting and coordinating the implementation of the Model Regulations for the Control of Toxic Substances in Packaging Materials in the United States, a coordinated regulation aimed at reducing the content of certain harmful substances in packaging materials.
TPCH released a new version of the "Demonstration Regulations for the Control of Toxic Substances in Packaging Materials" in February 2021. The updated content includes: adding requirements for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and phthalates as regulated chemicals.
Our Srengths
Nationwide Service Coverage
GRGTEST is a comprehensive, state-owned third-party metrology and testing institution with a nationwide network. Its technical service guarantee network spans the entire country, and its chemical analysis laboratories are situated in six cities: Guangzhou, Wuxi, Shanghai, Tianjin, Hangzhou, and Chongqing. This makes it convenient for customers to receive testing services in their vicinity.
Recognition by authoritative institutions
GRGTEST has received recognition and authorization from numerous domestic and international authoritative institutions and organizations, boasting a highly professional technical service team.
Professional technical services
Equipped with advanced chemical analysis and testing equipment, and a team of professional talents, GRGTEST's capabilities encompass providing testing, evaluation, certification, and training services for toxic and harmful substances (such as RoHS, REACH, POPs, VOC, ozone-depleting substances, etc.), material composition and performance analysis, reliability life prediction, food contact materials, and other fields.
Provision of customized services
With comprehensive testing capabilities and extensive service experience across various industries, GRGTEST can offer tailored solutions to our clients. We assist in the green and environmental management of corporate products, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements across different countries and regions.
Common Problem
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