Food Contact Migration Testing Coordination Log

Inspection log for coordinating food contact migration testing of packaging, films, coatings, and finished structures. Tracks samples sent for overall and specific migration testing, records laboratory results received, and documents whether the finished structure meets applicable migration limits.

Inspection Identification

• Sample ID and project reference are recorded
  Record the unique sample identifier, project name, lot/batch reference, and test request number.
• Material description and finished structure are identified
  Document the substrate, coating/ink/adhesive layers, intended food contact side, and finished structure configuration.
• Test objective is specified
  Select the migration test objective for this submission.

Sample Submission and Chain of Custody

• Sample quantity submitted matches laboratory request
  Enter the number of samples or replicates submitted for testing.
• Submission date and laboratory receipt date are documented
  Record when the samples were shipped and when the laboratory confirmed receipt.
• Sample condition on receipt is acceptable
  Confirm the laboratory or receiving team reported the samples intact, labeled, and suitable for testing.
• Storage, transport, and handling conditions are documented
  Note any temperature control, packaging protection, custody seals, or special handling requirements used during transfer.

Test Method and Conditions

• Applicable test method is identified
  Record the laboratory method, standard, or internal procedure used for overall or specific migration testing.
• Food simulant or test medium is documented
  Record the food simulant, solvent, or test medium used for the migration assessment.
• Test conditions are recorded
  Document the exposure time, temperature, surface area to volume ratio, and any preconditioning or repeat extraction conditions.
• Acceptance criteria or regulatory limit is identified
  Record the migration limit, internal specification, or regulatory acceptance criterion used to judge the result.

Laboratory Results Review

• Overall migration result is recorded
  Enter the measured overall migration result and unit reported by the laboratory.
• Specific migration results are recorded
  Record each analyte, measured value, unit, and laboratory result for specific migration testing.
• Results are compared against limits
  Confirm the reported results are within the applicable migration limits for the finished structure.
• Laboratory report number and issue date are captured
  Document the final laboratory report identifier and the date the report was issued.

Disposition and Follow-Up

• Finished structure disposition is documented
  Select the disposition based on the migration test outcome.
• Non-conformance or corrective action is documented when required
  Describe any containment, re-test, supplier notification, formulation change, or CAPA action required after an out-of-limit result.
• Reviewer sign-off is completed
  Compliance, quality, or technical reviewer confirms the record is complete and the outcome is acceptable.