Heavy metals in packaging
The report summary marks the requested heavy-metals-in-packaging test as M — Meet Requirement against the standards listed in the report.
Independent testing
Paper Pulp Shoe Tree Independent Testing
Evidence summary for an Ecology Pac paper molded pulp shoe tree sample tested under Intertek report BGLY26000121, dated 25 February 2026.
Quick answer
Independent laboratory evidence for a tested shoe-tree sample
The report summary marks the requested tests for heavy metals in packaging, phthalates, formaldehyde and organotin compounds as meeting the listed requirements. Detailed pages report eight listed phthalates below 0.005%, formaldehyde below detection limit and selected organotin compounds below detection limit.
Report scope
What the submitted sample was tested for
The report identifies the tested sample as a brown paper molded pulp shoe tree, with Ecology Pac LLP named as applicant, buyer and manufacturer.
Phthalates
The report summary marks the phthalate requirements as met. The detailed page lists eight compounds below 0.005% against a listed 0.1% maximum permissible limit for each.
Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde is reported BDL — Below Detection Limit. The report lists a requirement of <75 ppm and a detection limit of 5 mg/kg.
Organotin compounds
MBT, DBT, DOT, TBT and TPHT are reported BDL. The report lists a detection limit of 0.05 ppm and a 1.0 mg/kg requirement limit in the organotin table.
Detailed evidence
Reported values buyers can reference
| Test area | Reported result | Listed requirement / reference |
|---|---|---|
| Phthalates: DBP, DEHP, BBP, DINP, DIBP, DPP/DPENP, DnHP/DHEXP, DCHP | Each <0.005% | 0.1% maximum permissible limit per listed compound |
| Formaldehyde | BDL | <75 ppm; detection limit 5 mg/kg |
| Organotin: MBT, DBT, DOT, TBT, TPHT | BDL | 1.0 mg/kg listed limit; detection limit 0.05 ppm |
| Heavy metals in packaging | M — Meet Requirement in report summary | Packaging directives / standards cited in report |
Important: This is a buyer-facing summary of the stated report. Results relate to the tested sample and test scope; they are not presented as a blanket certification of every Ecology Pac product or every future production batch.
For footwear buyers
Use testing evidence together with fit, packing and commercial requirements
For a shoe-tree project, laboratory evidence is one part of qualification. Buyers should also review insert fit, size coverage, moulded detail, packing workflow, destination-market requirements and any customer-specific restricted-substance list.
Ecology Pac can discuss the report with qualified buyers and review additional project-specific testing requirements where needed.
Questions
Independent testing: common buyer questions
Is this an Intertek product certification?
No. Ecology Pac presents it as an independent laboratory test report for the tested sample and stated test scope, not as a blanket product certification.
Can buyers request the report during sourcing?
Yes. Qualified buyers can request the report as part of a footwear packaging discussion. Additional customer-specific testing can also be discussed where required.
Does one report cover every future batch?
No. The reported results apply to the submitted sample and scope of testing. Buyer specifications and any batch- or project-specific testing requirements should be agreed separately.
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