Low Migration Ink Statement of Composition Review

Inspection template for reviewing a printing ink Statement of Composition (SoC) against low-migration requirements, Swiss Ordinance substance restrictions, and food-packaging compliance before use.

Inspection Details

• Ink product and supplier identified
  Record the ink product name, supplier, and internal material code being reviewed.
• Intended application confirmed as food packaging
  Confirm the intended end use and substrate type for the ink.
• Review date recorded
  Capture the date and time the Statement of Composition review was completed.
• Reviewer name and function recorded
  Enter the reviewer name, role, and department (e.g., QA, regulatory affairs, production).

Statement of Composition Completeness

• Current Statement of Composition provided by supplier
  Verify the supplier has provided a current SoC for the exact ink formulation reviewed.
• SoC identifies all intentionally added substances
  Confirm the document lists the intentionally added components, including pigments, binders, additives, and solvents where applicable.
• CAS numbers and concentrations are stated where required
  Check whether the SoC includes substance identifiers and concentration ranges sufficient for compliance review.
• Revision status and effective date are current
  Verify the SoC revision matches the ink version currently proposed for use.

Migration and Restricted Substance Review

• Migration declaration supports intended food-packaging use
  Confirm the supplier declaration addresses migration risk for the intended application and curing conditions.
• Restricted substances are screened against Swiss Ordinance requirements
  Verify the formulation has been screened for substances restricted or listed under applicable Swiss Ordinance requirements for materials and articles in contact with food.
• No prohibited or undeclared substances identified
  Confirm the review found no prohibited, undeclared, or unapproved substances that would prevent food-packaging use.
• Residual solvents or volatile components are controlled
  Verify the SoC or supporting documentation addresses residual solvents, drying conditions, and any controls needed to prevent migration.

Food-Packaging Compliance Controls

• Declared for direct or indirect food-contact packaging use
  Identify the permitted use category stated by the supplier or internal approval.
• Functional barrier or process controls documented where needed
  Confirm any required functional barrier, curing, or process controls are documented and available to production.
• Food-packaging compliance statement present
  Verify the supplier or internal technical file includes a clear compliance statement for the intended packaging use.
• Supporting test data or rationale available
  Check whether migration testing, worst-case rationale, or equivalent technical justification is available to support the approval decision.

Approval, Documentation, and Release

• Non-conformances documented with corrective action
  List any deficiencies, non-conformances, or open questions identified during the review.
• Material approved for use
  Final disposition of the ink for the intended food-packaging application.
• Reviewer signature
  Signature confirming the review and approval decision.