Flint Group has released a whitepaper to outline the role of inks and coatings in supporting safe food packaging.
Delving into the critical importance of food packaging safety and testing, the whitepaper explores the challenges posed by food contact materials (FCM) and the role that high-quality inks and coatings play in minimising risk.
Anna Niewiadomska, marketing manager of narrow web at Flint Group, explained the purpose of the new whitepaper is to provide ‘enhanced clarity’ on the process of safely printing on food packaging and labels.
She added, ‘We explain the purpose and significance of these processes, discuss how safety is measured, and highlight how modern technology effectively addresses food packaging challenges.
‘The whitepaper examines the legislative landscape governing FCM and provides a stronger understanding of regulatory demands from an ink and coating perspective.
‘There’s no margin for error when it comes to consumer safety; therefore, we aim to build a stronger foundation of knowledge across the market.’
Alongside an explanation of common sources of migration, the whitepaper also includes information about the EkoCure Ancora ink range. Designed for FCM label printing applications, this UV LED FCM ink series combines dual cure (UV Hg and UV LED) technology with food-compliant chemistry to enable food-safe printing at high press speeds.
Marc Heylen, senior director of narrow web R&D and technology at Flint Group, stated, ‘Our new whitepaper is one example, but we show our commitment to supporting food-compliant packaging and labels in many ways.
‘From comprehensive training programmes to fully segregated ink production facilities and participation in Finat’s UVFoodSafe consortium, we ensure our partners have the knowledge and tools to maintain compliance and deliver safe food packaging solutions.’
