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ANALYSIS OF MINERAL OIL COMPONENTS IN FOODS
ANALYSIS OF MINERAL OIL COMPONENTS IN FOODSFoods packed in cardboard or paper may contain mineral oil residues. These result from the printing inks on the packaging, which often contain mineral oils as a solvent. Regardless of whether the cartons are produced from recycled paper or fresh fi bre materials, mineral oil components may migrate from the packaging materials, and thus contaminate the food.
Mineral oil components in foods include MOSH* and MOAH. The MOAH components are regarded as being of especially critical importance, since there is a high level of suspicion that they may be harmful to human health. Therefore institutions such as the EFSA [European Food Safety Authority] and the BfR [German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment] recommend minimising the transfer of mineral oil components into the food.
EFFECTIVE PROTECTION FOR FOODS AND CONSUMERS
The particular focus is on foods with a high surface area, a high fat content and foods that are packaged in recycled cartons. These foods include rice, noodles (pasta), dried potato products, fl our, table sugar, cereals, tea, cocoa, cocoa products, etc. Physical barriers in the packaging, such as those made of polyethylene or paper, cannot provide absolutely reliable pro tection from MOSH and MOAH in foods. Likewise, the use of printed fresh fi bre cartons does not necessarily prevent the transfer of mineral oil components into the food.
As a food producer, importer or retailer, you want to be certain that your products are free of MOSH and MOAH, or that they only contain permissible amounts. Your customers demand this of you, as do public institutions and associations. You need a partner who can support you with competent and reliable analyses: SGS.
YOUR PARTNER FOR ANALYSES OF MINERAL OIL HYDROCARBON COMPOUNDS
You are familiar with the SGS as the world’s leading testing and certifi cation company. We are actively involved in the fi eld of food analysis as well as packaging and food contact materials.
The SGS
¢ will perform testing for mineral oils in foods and in food packaging for you.
¢ offers you state - of - the - art analysis using online HPLC - GC/FID.
¢ separately measures saturated (MOSH) and aromatic (MOAH) hydrocarbon compounds in an automated process.
¢ evaluates the results of the analysis as required.
We are accredited as a testing laboratory according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005 and, in addition, we can provide support for you in migration testing of food contact materials. Please feel free to contact us.
* MOSH stands for Mineral Oil Saturated HydrocarbonMOAH stands for Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons
SGS INSTITUT FRESENIUS GmbH Tegeler Weg 33D-10589 Berlint +49 30 34607 - 700f +49 30 34607 - [email protected]
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