This makes it increasingly important to understand the food contact regulation, make assessments and perform chemical analysis.

As an independent plastics institute Norner operates as a cooperation partner to clients and is determined to develop and deliver sustainable solutions and reliable results. 

• Norner has leading expertise in plastics and packaging including additives, catalysts and monomers.  
• Our expert group has broad knowledge in international regulations, such as food contact, medicals, toys, utensils, water pipes and REACH.
• We know how to influence product development, design, and manufacturing process via the additives to the actual processing and packing application. 

Norner carries out a wide range of services relevant to packaging, medical and consumer goods:

• Analysis of additives and monomers in packaging
• (EC) 1935/2004, (EU) 10/2011, REACH and FDA expertise
• Overall migration testing according to EN 1186
• Identification of possible SML components
• Specific migration testing according to EN 13130
• Notification services for US and EU regulations
• Analysis according to European Pharmacopeia
• Testing according to other standards
• Analysis of Bisphenol A
• Analysis of Phthalates
• Heavy Metals in toys
• Odour and taste testing
• Analysis of volatiles
• Compliance of Materials for Drinking and Potable Water
• Analysis of odour and fogging for automotive

For more information contact:

• Henning Baann, Laboratory Director
• Ole Jan Myhre, Market Manager