Flame retardants are designed to reduce of the flammability of materials by preventing the development of flames or slowing the spread of a fire. They are added to a variety of different products. Eurofins Food Testing UK analyses various classes of flame retardants in food and feed.
Key services
- Analysis of brominated flame retardants (BFRs), including PBDEs, PBBs, HBCD, and TBBPA in food, feed, and environmental matrices
- Testing for short- and medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs & MCCPs)
- Analysis of phosphorus flame retardants (PFRs)
- Ultra-trace detection through state-of-the-art instrumentation for detecting flame retardants at trace levels
- Rapid response testing following contamination events (e.g. release into the environment by fires, industrial accidents)
Additional services
To complement our core analytical services, we offer a range of specialised solutions that support comprehensive risk management related to flame retardants in food, feed, and environmental matrices:
- Food chain monitoring, including support for long-term surveillance of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in food and feed
- Environmental and packaging testing for potential migration sources
- Monitoring studies of flame retardants by testing biota, products, house dust, or food for understanding of consumer exposure and evaluation / regulation
- Expert interpretation of results and preparation of documentation for authorities or internal quality systems
Legal bases and guidelines
Regulation (EC) No. 315/93 (Community procedures for contaminants in food)
Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants
REACH Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (Registration, evaluation, and restriction of chemicals)
EFSA Scientific Opinions on BFRs Risk assessments and recommendations for brominated flame retardants in food
