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Solutions for Safe & Sustainable Food Contact Materials

How TÜV Rheinland Supports Sustainable Food & Food Contact Materials

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  • Informed Material Decisions for Sustainable Products

    Assess conventional, recycled, and bio-based materials with a clear view on chemical safety and sustainability-related risks. This supports confident material selection from early design stages onward.
  • Reduced Risk Along the Product Lifecycle

    Identify material-related migration, NIAS, and documentation risks early. A structured assessment approach helps mitigate issues before market launch and during material or supplier changes.
  • Efficient Navigation of Global Requirements

    Address EU and international food contact material requirements with consistent evaluation and documentation. This supports smoother market access across regions and product categories.
  • Transparency Across the Supply Chain

    Validate supplier information and material documentation to support traceability and responsible material use across complex, global supply chains.
  • Alignment of Sustainability Goals & Compliance Needs

    Understand trade-offs between sustainability objectives and regulatory requirements. This supports realistic sustainability strategies for food contact materials without compromising chemical safety expectations.