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The LCA Center’s Packaging Forensics™ service combines advanced material analysis (e.g., FTIR , DSC, XRF, Raman) with performance testing to give you clear, data-driven answers. 

The type of services we offer include the following : 

  • Testing for plastic content: Lab analysis of a product or material for plastic content, based on the SUPD definition.

  • Testing for presence of other specific components in a product or material
    - Lab analysis of your product to search for a specific component. For example: EVOH in multilayer films, BPA in coatings, etc.
    - Let us know what you are looking for so we can perform a targeted analysis.

  • Non-specific material analysis: Simply want to know “what is this material”? We’ve got you covered. We have a comprehensive range of analytical instruments so we can go all the way from a simple check to an in-depth study, depending on your wishes.

  • Functionality testing: We offer a broad variety of functionality tests to analyse if a product performs according to its specifications or is fit for a specific application. 

  • Claim verification: Want to verify if a (green) claim is correct, or do you want to formulate your own claim? We help you to check if all requirements are met and if the claim can be substantiated.

  • Support with complaints or credit notes: Got a complaint or credit note situation? We can help identify the source of the problem and who should raise the credit note.

  • Support with packaging (eco) innovation: Want to increase your packaging performance and/or decrease its environmental impact? We are well-equipped to help you with technical support and analyse and improve your (new) packaging products and innovations.