{"id":989699,"date":"2022-12-02T13:03:19","date_gmt":"2022-12-02T16:03:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/biogroup.com.ar\/migration-analysis\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T17:13:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T20:13:50","slug":"migration-analysis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/biogroup.com.ar\/en\/migration-analysis\/","title":{"rendered":"Migration Analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n \ud83d\udce6 ASSAL Accredited \u00b7 EN-1186 \u00b7 EN-13130 \u00b7 BPA \u00b7 EU 10\/2011 \u00b7 FDA \u00b7 CAA \u00b7 MERCOSUR\n <\/div>\n

\n Migration Analysis \u2014 Food Contact Materials<\/span>\n <\/h1>\n

\n ASSAL-accredited testing for plastic, paper and cardboard packaging in contact with food.\n <\/p>\n

\n Biogroup, accredited by ASSAL<\/strong> (Santa Fe Food Safety\n Agency), analyses plastic, paper and cardboard containers that come into contact with\n food to determine the migration of monomers, additives\n and other residual substances<\/strong> \u2014 including BPA, phthalates, mineral oils,\n primary aromatic amines and heavy metals.\n <\/p>\n

\n Our chemists have extensive knowledge of national and international food contact\n material regulations \u2014 including the Argentine C\u00f3digo Alimentario Argentino (CAA),\n MERCOSUR standards, the European framework (EU 10\/2011, EN-1186, EN-13130) and FDA\n guidelines. Biogroup not only determines migration concentrations but can also\n investigate the causes by which a substance reaches\n the food<\/strong> \u2014 a critical diagnostic service for packaging manufacturers and\n food companies.\n <\/p>\n

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Plastic \u00b7 Paper \u00b7 Board<\/div>\n
All food contact materials<\/div><\/div>\n
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Biogroup is accredited\n by ASSAL (Agencia Santafesina de Seguridad Alimentaria) for food contact material\n testing \u2014 the accreditation required for results to be recognised by Argentine food\n safety authorities, ANMAT and export market regulators.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Testing aligned with\n Argentine CAA, MERCOSUR standards, EU Regulation 10\/2011, EN-1186, EN-13130 and\n FDA guidance \u2014 enabling manufacturers to certify packaging for domestic, regional\n and export markets simultaneously.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Root cause investigation<\/div>\n
Beyond quantification \u2014\n Biogroup can investigate the causes by which a substance migrates to food. Critical\n for packaging development, supplier qualification, contamination incidents and\n product reformulation.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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<\/div>\n What is food contact material migration \u2014 and why it matters<\/span>\n
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\n Every food contact material transfers something to the food \u2014 the question is how much<\/div>\n
\n Migration is the transfer of chemical substances from a packaging material into\n the food it contains \u2014 driven by contact time, temperature, food type and\n material composition.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Food contact materials (FCMs) include any material that comes into contact\n with food during production, processing, storage, preparation or serving \u2014\n including packaging, processing equipment surfaces, kitchen utensils, coatings\n and printing inks. Chemical substances from these materials can migrate into the\n food and potentially affect consumer health.<\/p>\n

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\n \ud83c\udf21\ufe0f Factors that increase migration<\/div>\n
\n High temperature \u00b7 long contact time \u00b7 acidic or fatty food \u00b7 thin packaging \u00b7\n high surface-to-volume ratio<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \u2697\ufe0f What migrates<\/div>\n
\n Monomers \u00b7 plasticisers \u00b7 stabilisers \u00b7 antioxidants \u00b7 slip agents \u00b7\n printing inks \u00b7 adhesive residues \u00b7 pigments \u00b7 mineral oils<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \u2696\ufe0f The two migration limits<\/div>\n
\n Overall Migration Limit (OML):<\/strong> total transfer \u2264 10 mg\/dm\u00b2 or\n 60 mg\/kg food.
\n Specific Migration Limit (SML):<\/strong> compound-specific threshold\n defined by regulation.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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<\/div>\n Paper and cardboard packaging \u2014 specific migration testing<\/span>\n
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\n \ud83d\udcc4 Paper & Cardboard Migration Testing<\/div>\n
\n European directives and guidelines \u00b7 mineral oils \u00b7 BPA \u00b7 heavy metals<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Biogroup carries out specific migration tests for paper and cardboard containers and\n packaging materials in accordance with European directives and guidelines. Analysis of\n additives, monomers, inks, pigments and adhesives used in packaging that comes into\n contact with food.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udee2\ufe0f Mineral oils (MOSH\/MOAH)<\/div>
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\u2600\ufe0f Benzophenone (photoinitiator)<\/div>
\ud83e\uddea Bisphenol A (BPA)<\/div>
\ud83e\uddeb Formaldehyde<\/div>
\ud83c\udf3f Pentachlorophenol (PCP)<\/div>
\u2697\ufe0f Heavy metals \u2014 Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr(VI)<\/div>
\ud83e\udda0 Antimicrobial activity (PAA)<\/div>
\ud83d\udc8a Anthraquinone<\/div>
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\ud83d\udd29 Adhesive residues<\/div>
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\n Mineral oils (MOSH\/MOAH)<\/strong> \u2014 one of the\n most regulated contaminants in paper and cardboard packaging. Mineral oil saturated\n hydrocarbons (MOSH) and aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) can migrate from recycled\n paperboard into dry foods. Biogroup determines MOSH\/MOAH by LC-GC-FID as required\n by the German BfR recommendations and EFSA guidance.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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<\/div>\n Plastic materials \u2014 specific migration testing (EN-13130 \/ EU 10\/2011)<\/span>\n
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\n EN-13130 specific migration testing for plastic food contact materials<\/div>\n
\n Specific Migration Limits (SMLs) are defined in EU Regulation 10\/2011 for individual\n substances used in plastic food contact materials. Biogroup tests all regulated\n substances and can develop analytical methods for compounds where no standardised\n protocol yet exists.<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n Specific migration components tested under EN-13130 \/ EU Regulation 10\/2011<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \ud83e\uddea Monomers & intermediates<\/div>\n
\n \u2022 Terephthalic acid \/ Isophthalic acid (PET packaging)
\n \u2022 Maleic acid \/ Maleic anhydride
\n \u2022 1,3-Butadiene (ABS, SAN, rubber-modified plastics)
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\n \u2022 Bisphenol A (BPA)<\/strong> \u2014 SML 0.05 mg\/kg
\n \u2022 Bisphenol F (BPF) \u00b7 Bisphenol S (BPS)
\n \u2022 Phthalates \u2014 DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIDP
\n \u2022 Epoxidized Soybean Oil (ESBO) \u2014 PVC plasticiser
\n \u2022 Adipates \u2014 DEHA, DIBA
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\n \u2022 Total Primary Aromatic Amines (PAAs) \u2014 SML ND (<0.01 mg\/kg)
\n \u2022 Isocyanates (polyurethane adhesives & coatings)
\n \u2022 Formaldehyde (melamine, urea-formaldehyde resins)
\n \u2022 Acetaldehyde (PET)
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\n \u2022 Heavy metals: As, Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr(VI), Ni, Sb, Ba
\n \u2022 Trace metal analysis \u2014 all regulated SMLs
\n \u2022 Antimony (Sb) from PET catalyst residues
\n \u2022 Tin compounds (organotin stabilisers in PVC)
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<\/div>\n Global migration testing \u2014 EN-1186 \/ Overall Migration Limit<\/span>\n
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10 d \/ 40\u00b0C<\/strong> \u2014 Long-term ambient storage<\/div>
2 h \/ 70\u00b0C<\/strong> \u2014 Hot-filled products<\/div>
1 h \/ 100\u00b0C<\/strong> \u2014 Boiling water contact<\/div>
0.5 h \/ 121\u00b0C<\/strong> \u2014 Sterilisation \/ retort<\/div>
2 h \/ 175\u00b0C<\/strong> \u2014 Oven cooking<\/div>
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\n Simulants reproduce food contact conditions in the laboratory<\/div>\n
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Non-acidic aqueous foods<\/div>\n
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\n \u2022 CAA<\/strong> \u2014 C\u00f3digo Alimentario Argentino (Chapter IV)
\n \u2022 ANMAT<\/strong> \u2014 Administraci\u00f3n Nacional de Medicamentos, Alimentos
\n \u2022 ASSAL<\/strong> \u2014 Agencia Santafesina de Seguridad Alimentaria
\n \u2022 MERCOSUR GMC Res. 32\/10<\/strong> \u2014 Plastics in contact with food
\n \u2022 MERCOSUR GMC Res. 56\/92<\/strong> \u2014 Paper and cardboard
\n \u2022 Resolution SENASA 530\/2011\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n \u2022 EU Reg. 1935\/2004<\/strong> \u2014 Framework regulation on FCMs
\n \u2022 EU Reg. 10\/2011<\/strong> \u2014 Plastic FCMs (SMLs, OML)
\n \u2022 EN-1186<\/strong> \u2014 Global migration testing
\n \u2022 EN-13130<\/strong> \u2014 Specific migration (plastics)
\n \u2022 2002\/72\/EC<\/strong> \u2014 Directives on plastic materials
\n \u2022 BfR recommendations<\/strong> \u2014 Paper and board (Germany)\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n \u2022 21 CFR Parts 170\u2013189<\/strong> \u2014 Food additives
\n \u2022 21 CFR 175\u2013178<\/strong> \u2014 Indirect food additives (polymers)
\n \u2022 FDA FCN<\/strong> \u2014 Food Contact Notifications
\n \u2022 GRAS<\/strong> \u2014 Generally Recognised As Safe
\n \u2022 FDA guidance<\/strong> \u2014 Threshold of Regulation (TOR)
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<\/div>\n Bisphenol A (BPA) \u2014 the most closely regulated migrant in food packaging<\/span>\n
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\n SML: 0.05 mg\/kg food (EU 10\/2011) \u00b7 banned in baby bottles worldwide \u00b7\n HPLC-MS\/MS detection at <5 \u00b5g\/kg<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \u2022 Epoxy resin can coatings<\/strong> \u2014 the largest source of dietary BPA exposure
\n \u2022 Polycarbonate (PC) containers<\/strong> \u2014 water dispensers, food containers
\n \u2022 Paper and board<\/strong> \u2014 thermal receipt paper, coated food board
\n \u2022 PVC gaskets<\/strong> \u2014 jar lids and bottle caps
\n \u2022 Food processing equipment<\/strong> \u2014 conveyor belts, tubing\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \u2022 EU:<\/strong> SML 0.05 mg\/kg \u00b7 banned in baby bottles since 2011 \u00b7 EFSA re-evaluation 2023
\n \u2022 USA (FDA):<\/strong> No longer authorised in baby bottles and sippy cups
\n \u2022 Canada:<\/strong> Declared toxic substance \u2014 banned in baby bottles
\n \u2022 Argentina (CAA):<\/strong> SML aligned with MERCOSUR standards
\n \u2022 China:<\/strong> Banned in baby bottles since 2011\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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PET bottles & trays<\/div>
Beverages \u00b7 dairy \u00b7 ready meals<\/div><\/div>
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Flexible plastic films<\/div>
PE \u00b7 PP \u00b7 PA \u00b7 PVC \u00b7 multilayer laminates<\/div><\/div>
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Rigid plastic containers<\/div>
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Paper & paperboard<\/div>
Food board \u00b7 greaseproof \u00b7 baking paper<\/div><\/div>
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Cardboard cartons<\/div>
Liquid cartons \u00b7 dry food boxes \u00b7 recycled board<\/div><\/div>
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Metal packaging<\/div>
Cans \u00b7 lids \u00b7 aluminium foil \u00b7 coated metals<\/div><\/div>
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Ceramics & glassware<\/div>
Glazed ceramics \u00b7 decorated glass<\/div><\/div>
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Kitchen utensils<\/div>
Cutting boards \u00b7 spatulas \u00b7 cookware coatings<\/div><\/div>
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Multi-material laminates<\/div>
Retort pouches \u00b7 vacuum packs \u00b7 active packaging<\/div><\/div>
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Can coatings \u00b7 bottle cap liners \u00b7 lamination adhesives<\/div><\/div>
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Printing inks<\/div>
Food packaging inks \u00b7 set-off contamination<\/div><\/div>
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ISO<\/div>
International Organization for Standardization<\/div>
EN-1186 (global migration) \u00b7 EN-13130 (specific migration) \u00b7 ISO 6579 \u00b7 food safety standards<\/div><\/div>
EU Regulations<\/div>
European Union Food Law<\/div>
EU 10\/2011 (plastics) \u00b7 EU 1935\/2004 (framework) \u00b7 Annexes I\u2013IV \u00b7 positive lists<\/div><\/div>
FDA<\/div>
Food and Drug Administration<\/div>
21 CFR Parts 175\u2013178 \u00b7 indirect food additives \u00b7 GRAS determinations \u00b7 threshold of regulation<\/div><\/div>
AOAC<\/div>
Association of Official Analytical Chemists<\/div>
Official Methods of Analysis \u00b7 validated methods for food contaminants<\/div><\/div>
AFNOR<\/div>
Association fran\u00e7aise de Normalisation<\/div>
French standards for food contact materials \u00b7 EN standards implementation<\/div><\/div>
APHA<\/div>
Standard Methods (AWWA\/APHA\/WEF)<\/div>
Water and wastewater analytical methods applied to aqueous simulants<\/div><\/div>
USP<\/div>
U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention<\/div>
Pharmaceutical-grade analytical methods for high-purity applications<\/div><\/div>
BP<\/div>
British Pharmacopoeia<\/div>
British pharmacopoeial methods<\/div><\/div>
FNA<\/div>
Farmacopea Nacional Argentina<\/div>
Argentine national pharmacopoeia standards<\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n Supplier qualification for packaging materials. Due diligence for own-label\n products. Regulatory compliance for export markets \u2014 EU, USA, Canada,\n China, Japan.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n European Union and US import requirements for food contact materials.\n Results aligned with EU 10\/2011 and FDA 21 CFR to support customs\n clearance and buyer qualification.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Identification of the cause of taint, off-flavour or consumer complaint\n attributed to packaging migration. Biogroup investigates the migration\n pathway, not just the concentration.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic and board must demonstrate that\n contaminants from prior use do not migrate to food. Critical for\n sustainable packaging compliance.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Regulatory audits & ANMAT<\/div>\n
\n ANMAT and ASSAL inspections may require migration test certificates.\n ASSAL-accredited results carry the highest evidentiary weight in\n Argentine regulatory proceedings.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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ASSAL accreditation<\/div>
The accreditation required by Argentine food safety authorities. Results accepted by ANMAT, ASSAL and export market regulators in EU and USA.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Three regulatory frameworks<\/div>
Knowledge of CAA\/MERCOSUR, EU 10\/2011 and FDA requirements \u2014 enabling simultaneous compliance for domestic and export markets.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Root cause investigation<\/div>
Not just concentration measurement \u2014 Biogroup investigates why a substance migrates, enabling targeted corrective action in formulation or process.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Full analytical instrumentation<\/div>
HPLC-MS\/MS for BPA and PAAs \u00b7 GC-MS for volatile migrants \u00b7 ICP-MS for trace metals \u00b7 LC-GC-FID for mineral oils \u2014 complete analytical capability.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Chemical Analysis of Food \u2192<\/div>
Pesticides \u00b7 additives \u00b7 contaminants \u00b7 nutritional<\/div><\/a>
\ud83e\udda0 Microbiological Analysis \u2192<\/div>
Pathogens \u00b7 spoilage \u00b7 shelf-life \u00b7 HACCP<\/div><\/a>
\u23f3 Food Shelf Life \u2192<\/div>
Accelerated shelf-life testing \u00b7 stability<\/div><\/a>
\ud83c\udf3f Biodegradability \u2192<\/div>
OECD \u00b7 ASTM D5338 \u00b7 IRAM 29421 \u00b7 compostability<\/div><\/a>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n Need migration testing for your food contact material?<\/div>\n
\n From a BPA determination in a single material sample to a full multi-simulant\n global migration study under EN-1186 \u2014 Biogroup delivers ASSAL-accredited\n results for Argentine, European and US regulatory requirements.\n <\/div>\n \n Request migration testing \u2192<\/a>\n
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