The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) fundamentally transforms packaging design from a linear model focused purely on product protection and cost to a circular lifecycle model. To navigate strict mandates surrounding Design for Recycling (DfR), mandatory Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) content thresholds, packaging minimization, chemical safety, and structural integrity, manufacturers must implement rigorous material characterization protocols across every stage of development. By systematically combining chemical migration screening, gas and moisture permeability testing, high-speed mechanical profiling, thermal seal window analysis, and non-destructive container closure integrity testing (CCIT), Labthink s portfolio of precision testing instruments provides the empirical data required to validate compliant, high-performance packaging without compromising product shelf-life or processing efficiency. Continue reading
Whether protecting crisp food products from staleness,pharmaceuticals from degradation, or electronics from corrosion, controlling moisture ingress is paramount.
The standard parameter used to evaluate his performance is the Water Vapor Transmission Rate (WVTR)—the measure of water vapor passing through a material per unit area over a specified time under specific temperature and vapor pressure gradients.
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Labthink C306HWater Vapor Transmission Rate Test System is designed and manufactured based on infrared sensor method conforming to ASTM F1249 and ISO 15106-2. It is applicable to determination of water vapor permeability of plastic films, sheeting, paper, packages and other relative packaging materials in food, pharmaceutical, medical apparatus, consumer goods, photovoltaic and electronic industries. Continue reading
From the burning characteristics dictated by cigarette paper permeability to the volatile solvent retention limits governed by packaging regulations, comprehensive quality control (QC) testing is a necessity for manufacturers and packaging converters alike. Continue reading
From the pharmaceutical industry to the food industry, this thin metal sheet provides a level of protection that most polymers cannot match. As global markets shift toward extended shelf lives and stricter safety standards in 2026,understanding the performance and quality control of foil-based solutions is more critical than ever. Continue reading