Testing

Customers who want to witness first hand the effectiveness of X-ray technology can submit product samples for testing and receive an instantaneous analysis from Eriez (Erie, PA). Testing is undertaken at Eriez’ Technical Center in Erie where application tests numbering in the tens of thousands on all types of materials and processes have been conducted since 1964. 

The Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology (IEST; Arlington Heights, IL) has published a new Recommended Practice (RP) for the selection of flexible packaging materials for use in contamination-critical applications. The RP includes references to FDA, ISO, and other pharmaceutical and medical device packaging standards.

The need to test for minute levels of gases and vapors in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and nutraceutical packages is growing, reports Anthony Ahmed, product manager for Mocon Inc. (Minneapolis). “With the advancements in genetics, live medicines with living organisms are now more prevalent,” he explains. “The products have low tolerances for atmospheric influence.”