Shiva Analyticals' Packaging Compliance Solutions for EU Market Access

The European Union's evolving packaging regulations are reshaping how packaging manufacturers, exporters, brand owners, and food businesses demonstrate product safety and environmental responsibility. With stricter expectations around hazardous substances, migration limits, recyclability, and sustainability, comprehensive analytical testing has become essential for companies seeking access to the European market.

At Shiva Analyticals (India) Pvt. Ltd., Part of the Cotecna Group, we help businesses navigate these requirements through a broad range of NABL-accredited testing services designed to support packaging compliance and market readiness.

Comprehensive Testing Capabilities for Packaging Compliance

Heavy Metals Analysis

Packaging materials must be assessed for the presence of regulated heavy metals that may pose risks to human health and the environment.

Our laboratory offers testing for:

• Lead (Pb)

• Cadmium (Cd)

• Mercury (Hg)

• Hexavalent Chromium (Cr VI)

Using advanced analytical techniques such as:

• ICP-MS

• UV Spectroscopy

These analyses help manufacturers verify compliance with applicable restrictions on hazardous substances in packaging materials.

PFAS Screening

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have become a key area of regulatory focus due to their persistence in the environment and potential health concerns.

Our capabilities include:

• Targeted PFAS analysis

• PFAS screening using LC-MS/MS

• Detection and quantification of specific regulated compounds

These services support food-contact packaging manufacturers in evaluating compliance with evolving European requirements.

Migration Studies for Food-Contact Materials

Migration testing is fundamental to demonstrating the safety of food-contact packaging and ensuring that substances do not migrate into food at unacceptable levels.

Our services include:

• Overall migration testing

• Specific migration testing

• Food simulant studies

• Compliance assessments against applicable EU food-contact requirements

These studies help manufacturers establish the suitability of packaging materials intended for direct or indirect food contact.

Contaminant and Residue Analysis

Shiva Analyticals provides advanced screening and quantification of potential contaminants and non-intentionally added substances (NIAS), including:

• Heavy Metals

• Primary and Secondary Amines

• Bisphenol A (BPA) Screening

• DEHP Screening

• Other targeted contaminants and residues

Our analytical expertise supports manufacturers in identifying and managing potential compliance risks before products reach the market.

Advanced Analytical Infrastructure

Our state-of-the-art laboratory is equipped with:

• ICP-MS for ultra-trace elemental analysis

• LC-MS/MS for PFAS, migrants, and targeted contaminants

• GC-MS/MS for volatile, semi-volatile, and NIAS screening

• UV-Vis Spectroscopy and supporting analytical platforms

• Comprehensive sample preparation and extraction facilities

This combination of advanced instrumentation and scientific expertise enables accurate, reliable, and defensible testing results.

Why Shiva Analyticals?

Businesses choose Shiva Analyticals for packaging compliance testing because of our:

• NABL-accredited laboratory facilities

• Experienced regulatory and scientific professionals

• Advanced analytical capabilities

• Reliable turnaround times

• End-to-end compliance support

• Access to Cotecna's global network and expertise

Supporting Your Journey to the European Market

As packaging regulations continue to evolve, proactive compliance is becoming a critical business requirement. Through comprehensive testing, scientific expertise, and regulatory support, Shiva Analyticals helps manufacturers and exporters build confidence in their packaging materials and strengthen their readiness for European market requirements.

Partner with Shiva Analyticals to evaluate packaging safety, manage compliance risks, and support successful access to global markets.

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About Shiva Analyticals

Shiva Analyticals is a leading testing laboratory in India, offering precise analytical services across industries such as pharmaceuticals, food, agriculture, and petroleum. Specializing in regulatory compliance and safety, Shiva uses state-of-the-art facilities and cGMP-compliant practices to deliver reliable, tailored solutions that help businesses ensure product quality and meet industry standards.

About Cotecna

For over 50 years, we have been supporting agriculture, food and pharma, minerals and metals, and consumer products supply chains all over the world. We provide testing, inspection, and certification services to help our clients navigate evolving regulations, ensure product compliance, and support their sustainability journey.