Labthink Instruments Co., Ltd. [email protected] +86-531-5870 2937 www.labthink.com A Technical Exchange with a leading Food Contact Material Testing Center in Europe Recently, our team visited a valuable European laboratory specializing in food contact material testing (overall migration testing). The visit created a valuable opportunity for in-depth discussions on laboratory workflows, the evolving role of automation in constant weight determination, and the shared potential for future collaboration built on complementary strengths. Specialized testing laboratories bring deep expertise in regulatory interpretation, method validation, and technical reporting, supported by active participation in industry discussions and standardization activities. Instrument manufacturers, meanwhile, contribute through automation engineering, workflow integration, and data-driven system optimization. Progress in food contact materials (FCMs) & overall migration testing often emerges at the intersection of these strengths. Open technical dialogue helps align laboratory experience with engineering innovation, supporting more structured, efficient, and competitive compliance practices.

Labthink Instruments Co., Ltd. [email protected] +86-531-5870 2937 www.labthink.com Rethinking Constant Weight Determination Constant weight testing including residue on evaporation, residue on ignition, loss on drying, and water insoluble matter determination remains a cornerstone of food and pharmaceutical analysis. Traditional workflows often involve repeated weighing, extended evaporation and cooling, drying cycles, and significant operator involvement. These processes can be labor-intensive, may introduce variability through manual handling, and can expose operators to solvent environments....

Labthink Instruments Co., Ltd. [email protected] +86-531-5870 2937 www.labthink.com By integrating weighing empty cups, evaporation/ignition, weighing residues, and monitoring into a coordinated workflow, these systems help laboratories improve operational efficiency, enhance repeatability, reduce manual intervention, and minimize exposure to harmful solvents. Automation in this context is not merely a technological upgrade, it represents a step toward safer, more standardized, and more competitive laboratory operations. Continuing the Dialogue Technical exchanges such as this highlight the...