EN 1104 Paper and Cardboard Intended to Contact with Foodstuffs, Determination of Transfer of Antimicrobial Components

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EN 1104 Paper and Cardboard Intended to Contact with Foodstuffs, Determination of Transfer of Antimicrobial Components

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of EN 1104 testing. This standard specifies a method for determining the transfer of antimicrobial compounds from paper and paperboard materials and articles intended for food contact.

EN 1104 Paper and Cardboard Intended to Contact with Foodstuffs, Determination of Transfer of Antimicrobial Components

The need to use this standard may be specified in legislation relating to paper and cardboard intended for contact with foodstuffs.

The prepared nutrient medium is mixed with a suitable inoculum and poured into Petri dishes. Test pieces are placed in nutrient medium before complete solidification and then incubated. At the end of the incubation, the presence of a zone of inhibition is an indication of the release of antimicrobial components.

General requirements for preparing culture media are described in EN ISO 11133. The culture medium should be prepared from commercially available dehydrated culture medium according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Shake the suspension well before use. The inoculation suspension may be stored at 2°C to 8°C for no longer than 4 weeks.

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