Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP)
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Determination of gas volumes
Determination of gas volume inside sealed packs is important in establishing the correct gas:product volume ratio - a crucial factor in modified atmosphere packaging.
Gas headspace analysis
Gas headspace analysis can accurately measure the oxygen, carbon dioxide and nitrogen composition in the headspace of sealed flexible or rigid packages, including metal packaging.
Modified atmosphere packaging
Campden BRI’s packaging team can pack products within selected modified atmosphere gas mixes for trials and assessment in a range of rigid and flexible packaging formats, using our new Dansensor gas mixer, Multivac machine and Proseal tray sealer.
Samples can be returned to the manufacturer or stored for further evaluation.
Shelf life trials
Campden BRI offers a complete shelf life evaluation service. Product can be stored from -18°C up to 40°C with temperature cycling to mimic abuse if desired. Products can be tested at suitable time points for relevant organisms, assessed by trained quality assessors and chemical analysis can be incorporated where appropriate.
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Key services
Package strength and integrity
Packaging must be able to withstand the rigours of distribution and storage.
Metal
Testing of canned products within metal packaging may be required for various reasons including product/pack compatibility.
Modified atmosphere packaging
Ensuring the correct gas composition and gas:product volume ratio is critical.
Packaging down the microscope
Microscopy can use a range of techniques to examine packaging materials including plastic and metal.
Packaging migration and taint analysis
Packaging must not transfer its constituents into food to the detriment of the food's quality.
Metal can double seam assessment and troubleshooting
We can assess internal and external dimensions for any defects and breaching of critical seam parameters
Packaging training courses
Explore our packaging related courses including; Packaging technology for non-packaging technologists and MAP (modified atmosphere packaging) – an introduction
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Where we refer to UKAS Accreditation
The Campden BRI group companies listed below are accredited in accordance with the recognised International Standard ISO17025:2017 by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). The accreditation demonstrates technical competence for a defined scope of methods, specific to each site, as detailed in the schedules of accreditation bearing the testing laboratory number. The schedules may be revised from time to time and reissued by UKAS. The most recent issue of the schedules are available from the UKAS website www.ukas.com. Campden BRI (Chipping Campden) Limited is a UKAS accredited testing laboratory No. 1079