Migration from Printing Inks

Since the food scare that developed from the discovery of the photo-initiator ITX (2-isopropylthioxanthone) in infant formula there has been a focus on migration of chemicals from printing inks, particularly photo-initiators and their decomposition products. Pira International has developed significant expertise in determination of traces of such chemicals and can help your company show compliance with both the GMP Regulation (EC) No 2023/2006 and the Framework Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004.

If any such chemicals are found we can give you advice on their toxicological impact enabling you to make rational decisions about product recalls.