Air-borne pollutants that are not as easily detectable. For these pollutants, an air quality test is recommended. An air quality testing lab can help determine what pollutants are present and in what concentrations as well as advise on the best ways to test air quality for your concerns.
There are a number of contaminants indoors that can negatively impact health, coming from either local air pollution sources, the building structure itself, or from former land use contaminants. The first indicator that air is not of good quality is lingering odor or deteriorating health.
If you suspect poor indoor air quality in your food factory or packing and storage area , it is crucial to receive assistance from an air quality testing specialist. To establish indoor air quality, proper sampling and analysis at an accredited air testing laboratory is the first step.
What is MAP Packaging?
Modified Atmosphere Packaging is an advanced packaging technology that creates an optimal environment to extend produce shelf life. The specifically engineered micro-perforations control gas flow in and out of the package. This flow manages the oxygen and carbon dioxide levels inside the package and matches that flow to the products respiration rates. Oxygen flow into the package is reduced, slowing the ripening process and conserving moisture. The excess CO2 that is produced by the produce is also able to diffuse. The controlled rate of exchange promoted by the MAP packaging allows the internal atmosphere of the package to reach an oxygen level lower than the regular air.
How Modified Atmosphere Packaging Extends Shelf Life
The modified atmosphere created by MAP packaging limits oxygen flow and moisture evaporation. The controlled gas exchange reduces respiration rates by limiting the oxygen available in the package. Too much oxygen also increases bacterial decay and rapid spoilage. Excess oxygen also encourages sprouting, discolouration and blemishing. In a low oxygen, environment produce respiration rates lower. Lower respiration rates extend shelf life by preventing ageing and ensure moisture retention in picked produce.
At RBML we able to test a wide range of food packaging products from which gas samples can be taken include: meat, poultry, seafood, cheese, fruit, vegetables, snacks, nuts, Salads Pasta Coffee vacuum packs convenience foods Pharmaceuticals Glove Box and many more.
In our gas chromatography system, we can measure and verify Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Oxygen (O2) Nitrogen (N2)
| Specifications | |
| Accuracy | O2 ± 1% (full scale) / CO2 ± 5% (of reading e.g. 20% CO2 = Accuracy of ± 1%) N = (Accuracy of ± 1%) |
| Accuracy at 1% O2 & 20% CO2 | Better than ± 0.25% O2 and Better than ± 1% CO2 |
| Resolution | 0.001 |
| Repeatability | 1% relative to gas reading |
Modified Atmosphere Packaging testing at RBML
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Mohamed Ghzayel .