{"id":16570,"date":"2022-10-09T07:05:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-09T05:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fcmtesting.com\/?post_type=cases&#038;p=16570"},"modified":"2026-02-02T10:36:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T09:36:24","slug":"case-papir-baegre-foedevarekontakt","status":"publish","type":"cases","link":"https:\/\/www.fcmtesting.com\/en\/cases\/case-papir-baegre-foedevarekontakt\/","title":{"rendered":"Food contact approval of paper-based cups \u2013 DairyFibreCup"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Food contact approval of paper-based cups \u2013 DairyFibreCup<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1460\" height=\"808\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fcmtesting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Diarycup.jpg\" alt=\"F\u00f8devarekontaktgodkendelse af papirbaserede b\u00e6gre\" class=\"wp-image-16571\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.8069351402684737;object-fit:cover;width:330px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fcmtesting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Diarycup.jpg 1460w, https:\/\/www.fcmtesting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Diarycup-500x277.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.fcmtesting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Diarycup-768x425.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fcmtesting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Diarycup-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.fcmtesting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Diarycup-1320x731.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1460px) 100vw, 1460px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2022, FCMtesting participated in the DairyFibreCup project \u2013 a collaboration between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teknologisk.dk\/ydelser\/papirbaeger-har-potentiale-til-at-erstatte-plastbaeger-til-yoghurtprodukter\/44460\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.teknologisk.dk\/ydelser\/papirbaeger-har-potentiale-til-at-erstatte-plastbaeger-til-yoghurtprodukter\/44460\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arla Foods, Dagrofa and Danish Technological Institute<\/a>The goal was to develop a paper-based cup for fermented dairy products that could reduce the carbon footprint and reduce the use of plastic, without compromising on quality or consumer experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new cup is made from cellulose fibers with a thin, biodegradable barrier coating. The material is waterproof, robust and provides a firm and tight packaging experience \u2013 while being recyclable like cardboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Challenges in food contact approval of paper-based cups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In order for the cups to be used for fermented dairy products, they had to comply with the legislation for food contact materials. The project had a particular focus on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assessment of the suitability of cellulose fibres and barrier materials for direct food contact<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Documentation of moisture barrier and tightness under realistic application conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensuring compliance with applicable EU regulations and national requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handling of technically complex materials with high documentation requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FCMtesting's role in the project<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>FCMtesting contributed with selected tests and assessments according to food contact legislation. The work included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identification of critical contact zones in the paper-based cups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preparation of a test strategy adapted to the material and production process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assessment of test results and documentation of compliance with both national and EU requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on efficient food contact approval without unnecessary tests or delays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal was to ensure that the cups could be approved for food contact, while the project could maintain focus on environmental and design goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The result: Ready for industrial production<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The project achieved:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Paper-based cups approved for use with fermented dairy products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Documentation of compliance with applicable legislation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possibility to proceed towards industrial production without regulatory obstacles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Combining sustainability, functionality and consumer experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>DairyFibreCup shows how targeted testing and professional advice can accelerate the introduction of new, sustainable materials in food production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Perspective for the industry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Several companies want to replace plastic with fibers and other sustainable materials. The case shows how FCMtesting can help to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigating complex food contact requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Document compliance for new and innovative materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure an efficient and regulatory safe introduction to the market<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you have a similar challenge?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We are happy to help assess materials, documentation and compliance in practice.&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcmtesting.com\/en\/kontakt-fcmtesting-aps\/\">Contact<\/a>&nbsp;us for a non-binding professional dialogue.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FCMtesting contributed to the food contact approval of paper-based cups in the DairyFibreCup project. 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