Flame retardants
Flame retardants
Analysis of flame retardants
Flame retardants are designed to reduce of the flammability of materials by preventing the flames from breaking out or slowing the spread of a fire. They are added to a variety of different products. Eurofins Food & Feed Testing analyses various classes of flame retardants in food and feed.
Key services
- Analysis of brominated flame retardants (BFRs), including PBDEs, PBBs, HBCD, and TBBPA in food, feed, and environmental matrices
- Testing for short- and medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs & MCCPs)
- Analysis of phosphorus flame retardants (PFRs)
- Ultra-trace detection through state-of-the-art instrumentation for detecting flame retardants at trace levels
- Rapid response testing following contamination events (e.g. release into the environment by fires, industrial accidents)
Additional services
To complement our core analytical services, we offer a range of specialised solutions that support comprehensive risk management related to flame retardants in food, feed, and environmental matrices:
- Food chain monitoring, including support for long-term surveillance of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in food and feed
- Environmental and packaging testing for potential migration sources
- Monitoring studies of flame retardants by testing biota, products, house dust, or food for understanding of consumer exposure and evaluation / regulation
- Expert interpretation of results and preparation of documentation for authorities or internal quality systems
Legal framework and guidelines*
- Regulation (EC) No. 315/93 (Community procedures for contaminants in food)
- Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants
- REACH Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (Registration, evaluation, and restriction of chemicals)
- EFSA Scientific Opinions on BFRs Risk assessments and recommendations for brominated flame retardants in food
* Regulatory information is provided for general guidance only and may not reflect the most recent regulatory changes. Always consult official sources for up‑to‑date legislation. For market‑specific support, please contact your local Eurofins Food & Feed Testing laboratory. Our specialists offer tailored support through horizon scanning and food safety consultancy services.
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