Current technical articles from PAConsult

23.09.2026

Die beschleunigte Alterung

Die Stabilität und Haltbarkeit von Medizinprodukten ist entscheidend für Patientensicherheit, Produktzulassung und regulatorische Konformität. Doch wie prüft man die Haltbarkeit realistisch – ohne jahrelange Wartezeiten?
8.09.2026

Sustainability in medical devices under the requirements of the Medical Device Regulation

How can sustainability, patient safety, and regulatory requirements be combined in medical technology?
14.07.2026

Testing methods and standards for chemical resistance

Various durability tests are used to determine in an accelerated form how a material, e.g. plastics, reacts to external influences…
16.01.2026

Bubble Test (ASTM F2096): Bubble Test for Leak Testing of Packaging

The bubble test according to ASTM F2096, also called the bubble emission test or underwater leak test, is a qualitative, destructive method for…
15.01.2026

SIOC Approval on Amazon – Fast, Secure, Qualified

Does your product need approval for shipping in its original packaging? We test your packaging material on calibrated test benches, document...
12.12.2025

What is the IP rating?

Explanation of IP rating with protection digits, meaning of foreign object and moisture protection in technical products.
12.12.2025

Peel Test

The peel test is a central examination in packaging technology, especially in the medical technology, pharmaceutical, and food industries.
20.11.2025

The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation „PPWR“

EU Packaging Regulation PPWR explains new EU requirements for packaging waste, recycling quotas, and sustainable design for manufacturers and retailers starting from...
17.11.2025

The standard DIN EN ISO 17025

The DIN EN ISO 17025 standard specifies the requirements for the competence, impartiality, and quality systems of testing and calibration laboratories on an international level…