Packaging Solutions with Intertek

Intertek supports your worldwide packaging needs throughout all stages of the supply chain

Through our global network of experts, Intertek provides comprehensive industry leading packaging solutions through our Assurance, Testing, Inspection, and Certification services to industries ranging from food contact testing (migration testing and NIAS), polymers & plastics, industrial & consumer products, cosmetics, medical, agricultural, pharmaceutical, and many others.

Additionally, in response to emerging trends in e-commerce and the consumer demand for sustainable products and packaging, Intertek supports development, measurement and reporting that meets sustainable packaging claims. This includes rethinking package design, carbon footprinting, recycled content, extended producer responsibility, and evaluation of environmental impacts through the life cycle of the package. From raw materials to disposal, Intertek can determine the environmental impact of a package and inform decision-making.

Assurance

Our global network of regulatory experts helps our customers navigate their products through the vast range of regulations and standards around the world; we provide the confidence and assurance needed to minimize risk and efficiently bring packaging solutions to desired jurisdictions. Intertek has a range of assurance services to help you better understand both the market-driven and compliance requirements for packaging. Services include:

regulatory consulting
risk assessments
extractable & leachables
labeling requirements
packaging design & design optimization
environmental impact assessments
extended producer responsibility and fee management

Testing and Analysis

Testing and analysis is an integral step in the development of packaging design, production and use. Intertek will perform testing to industry standards such as International Safe Transit Association (ISTA), as well as custom protocols. In addition to the physical testing of a package Intertek offers a wide range of analytical services such as:

Food contact testing services (migration testing)
Performance testing
Failure analysis
Material characterization
Paper Product Testing Services
Chemical analysis of materials
- Bisphenol-A detection testing and analysis
- barrier properties of polymers and plastics

Inspections

Intertek’s global network of inspectors can help ensure that your packages meet the unique requirements of your organizations and its intent. Intertek inspections include services such as labeling reviews, proper material is being utilized, and ensuring the overall integrity of your products and brand are being upheld.

Certification & Audits

Intertek’s accredited certification & auditing programs ensure customers meet the increasing demand for packaging that meets stringent standards and requirements, such as: