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The 2026 PFAS Packaging Bans: Is Your Wrapper Compliant?

By Trevor Henderson | Feb 10, 2026

Relying on a "Certificate of Compliance" from a supplier is no longer enough to satisfy state regulators or vigilant consumer advocacy groups.

a modern lab with a technician performing PFAS testing on food packaging

Close-up of a sealed corrugated cardboard box with a strip of brown packing tape across the top seam, highlighting adhesive testing in a warehouse or laboratory setting.

The Final Seal: The Role of Testing for Adhesives, Tapes, and Labels

Aug 15, 2025

A clear resealable plastic pouch filled with colorful, textured candy spheres in shades of red, orange, yellow, green, and blue, with visible condensation droplets inside, photographed in a laboratory or warehouse setting with shelves and boxes in the background.

Testing and Analysis for Flexible Films and Plastic Wraps

Aug 15, 2025

A pallet stands alone on a warehouse floor in front of a tall storage rack filled with wooden crates, with tire marks visible on the concrete floor and stacked shipping containers in the background.

The Backbone of the Supply Chain: Testing for Pallets, Crates, and Shipping Materials

Aug 15, 2025

A cardboard shipping box is captured mid-air during a drop test in a dimly lit warehouse, with dust and debris scattering on impact, surrounded by stacks of other boxes in the background.

More Than Just a Box: Testing and Certification for Corrugated and Cardboard Packaging

Aug 15, 2025

A close-up of a clear plastic container filled with fresh green leafy vegetables, with a visible mist or vapor swirling inside, illuminated by bright light, suggesting freshness testing or packaging quality control in a laboratory setting.

The Importance of Testing for Packaging and Container Safety

Aug 15, 2025

Discover the critical role of packaging testing in safeguarding product integrity, meeting stringent regulations, and building unwavering consumer trust

A laboratory technician wearing safety glasses uses a handheld scanner to read a QR code printed on a white ceramic container moving along a production line, with other lab glassware visible in the background.

The Importance of Traceability: Understanding Glass and Ceramic Product Traceability

Aug 13, 2025

Discover why understanding material source and implementing rigorous quality control are vital for traceability in glass and ceramic industries

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European Chemicals Agency’s REACH Regulation

Nov 14, 2024

REACH regulations apply to all chemicals including industrial chemicals and household substances.

Biosafety Levels: Key to Laboratory Safety and Compliance

Oct 16, 2024

Biosafety levels are a set of safety standards and containment protocols defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH)

The Contract Laboratory Network Welcomes CS Analytical

Jun 14, 2024

CS Analytical specializes in comprehensive container and package testing for the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries

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A Comprehensive Guide to AAMI Medical Device Testing

Jan 18, 2024

Learn more about the rigorous assessment processes defined by AAMI standards to ensure that medical devices meet the necessary safety, efficacy, and performance benchmarks