Food-safe plastic packaging from UPM Raflatac
New food-safe topcoat from UPM Raflatac legislative compliance to premium-look food labels.
The new PET Gloss White FTC 50 is aimed at the European market, fulfilling the needs of packaging designers and brand owners seeking legislatively compliant food labels with a premium level of shelf appeal.
‘With the new topcoat, PET Gloss White FTC 50 supports quality print results with lasting resistance to rubbing, scratching and moisture. It’s ideal for labelling chilled, deep freeze and peel-and-reseal products with a loyalty enhancing brand experience,’ said Jay Betton, labelling solutions manager, EMEIA.
He continued, ‘Higher temperature resistance than other films commonly used in the food industry also makes this PET-based label film a perfect match for labelling ‘cook in the bag’ products. Using plastic-identical labels on PET packaging additionally offers more opportunities for recycling.’ Compliance to EU Regulation 10/2011 is a legal obligation which minimises the risk of food contamination from packaging containing plastics. In addition to protecting consumers, compliance helps protect label suppliers and brand owners from the liabilities and reputation damage caused by product recalls.
