Pack Testing

Pira's knowledge and understanding of primary packaging is extensive, covering the range of packaging materials and formats, and the conversion of materials in to finished packs. Pira's knowledge also covers filling and sealing of packaging, and the performance of the finished packed/filled unit with respect to the range of specification and fitness attributes, from leakage and integrity, to barrier and shelf life, and from physical robustness to performance under strenuous climatic conditions.

Each week we work with packaging manufacturers, their customers and suppliers on issues related to primary pack performance.In this section of the site you will find details of Pira's extensive laboratory facilities, the equipment we have available and our test capability.

This section also details our Investigations and Solutions focused approach, where the expertise of our consultants combines field and lab activities to deliver commercially focused technical solutions, delivering tangible recommendations to everyday primary packaging issues.

Our environmental temperature and humidity controlled laboratories house a comprehensive range of UKAS, ISO 17025 accredited paper and plastic testing facilities to satisfy the most demanding requirements of a diverse customer base. View our schedule of accreditation.