DD CEN TS 13130-12-2005 PDF

Full title and description

STB DD CEN TS 13130-12-2005 — CEN/TS 13130-12:2005: A European Technical Specification concerned with methods for determining the content of certain substances in packaging materials, specifically focused on extraction and analysis procedures for plastic materials used in packaging. The document provides technical guidance for chemical analysis methods to characterize extractable and potentially hazardous constituents from packaging polymers.

Abstract

This technical specification defines analytical procedures for the extraction and determination of specific chemical substances from plastic packaging materials. It is intended to support assessment of potential release of substances under defined conditions, enabling comparability of test results across laboratories and conformity assessment relative to regulatory or customer requirements. The content includes sample preparation, selected extraction media and conditions, analytical technique recommendations, and reporting requirements.

General information

• Status: Technical Specification (CEN/TS), published
• Publication date: 2005
• Publisher: European Committee for Standardization (CEN) — adopted/issued as an STB DD designation
• ICS / categories: 83.080 Packaging; 71.040.30 Plastics — Testing
• Edition / version: 2005 (first edition)
• Number of pages: Typically 10–30 pages (technical specifications of this type are commonly in this range)

Scope

This technical specification applies to plastic materials intended for use in packaging and provides methods to extract and analyse certain constituents that may migrate or be released under defined conditions. It aims to standardize extraction conditions, analytical approaches and reporting so that results are comparable between laboratories and suitable for regulatory assessment or material compliance checks. It does not address biological safety testing, overall migration into specific foodstuffs, or mechanical testing of packaging.

Key topics and requirements

• Specified sample preparation procedures for plastic packaging materials (conditioning, cutting, cleaning).
• Defined extraction media and conditions (solvents, temperatures, durations) appropriate for targeted analytes.
• Recommended analytical techniques (for example, gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry) for identification and quantification of extracted substances.
• Calibration, detection limit and quantification procedures to ensure traceable and reproducible results.
• Requirements for reporting test conditions, results, uncertainty and any deviations from the specified procedure.
• Guidance on interpretation of results in the context of packaging material assessment and conformity checks.

Typical use and users

Laboratories performing chemical analysis of packaging materials, quality and compliance teams in packaging and plastics manufacturing, regulatory bodies assessing material safety, and testing service providers engaged in conformity testing for customers or supply chains. The specification is used when determining extractables/chemical content to demonstrate compliance with applicable regulations or internal material safety criteria.

Related standards

Related documents include other parts of the CEN/TS 13130 series (where applicable) covering different analytical methods or substance classes, European and national standards on packaging safety and migration testing, and international analytical method standards for chromatography and mass spectrometry. It is commonly used alongside food-contact materials migration standards and general packaging test methods.

Keywords

packaging, plastic materials, extraction, analytical methods, CEN/TS 13130, chemical analysis, migration, extractables, chromatography, mass spectrometry, packaging compliance

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: This is a CEN Technical Specification from 2005 (issued under the designation STB DD CEN TS 13130-12-2005) that specifies extraction and analytical procedures for determining certain chemical constituents in plastic packaging materials.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers sample preparation, defined extraction conditions, recommended analytical techniques (e.g. GC, LC, MS), calibration and reporting requirements for the analysis of extractable substances from plastic packaging.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Analytical laboratories, packaging manufacturers, material compliance officers, regulators and testing service providers use it to assess chemical contents and potential release from plastic packaging materials.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The document dates from 2005 as a Technical Specification. Users should verify whether a newer edition, an EN standard, or updated national adoption has superseded it for their jurisdiction and application before relying on it for compliance decisions.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the CEN/TS 13130 series which comprises multiple parts addressing various analytical methods and substance classes relevant to packaging materials.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: packaging, plastics, extraction, extractables, migration, analysis, chromatography, mass spectrometry, CEN/TS 13130