EN 1186-8 Olive Oil Migration Test to Plastics in Contact with Foodstuffs

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of EN 1186-8 testing. This standard describes a test method for determining the overall migration of plastics in the form of finished products intended to come into contact with an oily foodstuff from only one surface, by filling the finished product with olives.

Olive oil migration testing is a widely used method to assess the safety of plastic materials in contact with foodstuffs, especially those containing fats and oils.

The test involves contacting the plastic material with olive oil, which acts as an imitation for fatty foods. The sample is then incubated under controlled conditions to simulate the storage and handling of the food product.

The olive oil migration test is designed to ensure that the plastic does not transfer harmful substances that may pose a risk to human health to the food product.

Testing is typically done according to international standards such as EN 1186 or FDA regulations and is a crucial step in ensuring the safety and quality of food packaging materials.

Depending on the type of food product and the specific requirements of the test standard, other similar liquids such as water, acetic acid and ethanol may be used besides olive oil.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with EN 1186-8 test compliance. Our test experts offer the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories to you, our manufacturers and suppliers, with professional working mission and principles.