Innovation

Here we take up subjects such as the production of raw cartonboard, the use of alternative fibre materials, the optimisation of cartonboard properties and the improvement of processability.

Special attention is given to the development of functional surfaces, the analytical methods for their characterisation and the substitution of mineral oil-based raw materials with bio-based raw materials to replace plastic-based packaging materials.

Other key topics are conducting market analysis and food packaging studies as a basis for new product development and more sustainable packaging solutions.

We offer our customers a comprehensive service in all aspects of product safety, which is becoming increasingly important in the area of food packaging.

Our aim is to provide high-quality advice on the identification, evaluation and prevention of health risks associated with food contact materials and to prepare appropriate expert assessments. This includes both material related and toxicological issues as well as to questions relating to applicable legislation.

Our team of experts, with their extensive technical knowledge and state-of-the-art equipment, are able to detect trace levels of organic compounds with a high degree of sensitivity and reliability. This is why we are also a recognised contact partner for major food producers.

The round robin test organisers, DRRR (Deutsches Referenzbüro für Ringversuche und Referenzmaterialien – German Reference Office for Proficiency Testing and Reference Materials), conducted comparative tests and confirmed the outstanding expertise of our central laboratory in the analysis of mineral oils in all subtests.