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Food packaging testing is a very broad subject whereby it involves a wide arrangement of chemical and physical tests to be carried out in the package with an aim of providing consumer safety and legal compliance. Chemical tests are aimed at migration testing, presence of restricted substances and compatibility whereas physical testing is intended at testing durability, functionality and environmental resistance. Compatibility testingThe compatibility of the food packaging material and the food in the package is assessed by subjecting them to compatibility testing to ensure that the material do not interact in a manner that undermines the safety or quality of the foodstuff. The modern testing strategies involve a mix of the old and new methodologies and make use of advanced technology to solve the emerging requirements in the areas of packaging material and sustainability. Effective food packaging testing depends on the wise choice of the laboratory, the extensive documentation and the proactive quality assurance activities that aim at consumer safety and compliance with the legislation which is changing over time in every market.