Plasticisers and bisphenols can migrate into food and may act as endocrine disruptors. The European Union regulates the use of bisphenol A and sets safety requirements for food contact materials. In Great Britain, these requirements continue to apply as assimilated law.*
Eurofins Food Testing UK Ltd, supported by our accredited laboratories and Eurofins’ global network of competence centres, provides precise analytics, regulatory expertise and accredited analysis to help you meet compliance requirements across food, feed and packaging materials and demonstrate due diligence.
Our Bisphenols and plasticisers services
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Quantitative analysis of bisphenol A (BPA) and related compounds (such as BPB, BPS, BPF) in food, packaging and raw materials
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Detection of a broad range of phthalates (including DEHP, DBP, DINP, DIDP), adipates (such as DEHA, DEA, DIBA), phosphates, citrates and DINCH in food contact materials and foodstuffs
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Low limits of quantification using UHPLC-ESI-MS/MS, with substance-specific method scopes available
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Analysis of chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs and MCCPs) used as plasticisers and flame retardants
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Migration testing for bisphenols and plasticisers in packaging using food simulants
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Screening of food and feed, including oils, fats, fish products and supplements, for contamination with plasticisers
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Customised reporting and interpretation aligned with EU and GB regulatory requirements
Additional support
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Consultancy on packaging optimisation to reduce migration risk
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Supplier audits and raw material screening for preventative control
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Batch comparison and trend monitoring for quality assurance
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Support in crisis situations, including rapid testing and regulatory communication
Our expertise
Eurofins Food Testing UK Ltd works in partnership with Eurofins’ network of laboratories and competence centres to deliver specialist testing. Where required, this includes access to European competence centres with expertise in food contact materials and emerging contaminants.
Legal context*
Get in touch
For small batches, order our most routine testing from Eurofins Testing Direct.
To discuss bisphenols and plasticisers testing or request a quotation, please contact our sales team on 0845 604 6740 or make an enquiry.
*Regulations are subject to change. For the latest updates relevant to your target market, please contact your local Eurofins laboratory. Our specialists provide tailored support through our horizon scanning and food safety consultancy services.
