A leading group of international scientists has called for urgent action on the number of hazardous and toxic chemicals found in food packaging.
Christian Helbig introduces a new 2.25 mL version of SCHOTT’s syriQ BioPure® prefillable syringes designed specifically for the biologics market and, developed in partnership with WL Gore, the world’s first silicone-free glass syringe system.
Together with packaging manufacturer ALPLA, Henkel has achieved a further step in its activities in the field of sustainable packaging: From now on Perwoll bottles in Western Europe will not only be fully recyclable, but also contain 25 percent recycled PE (polyethylene) from post-consumer sources as standard.
Erema Group got the go-ahead to use its technology to recycle HDPE into food and drink packaging and foodservice wares. Meanwhile, other companies got federal green lights for PET recycling.
Meeting the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) standards in the US and the European PET Bottle Platform (EPBP) standards in Europe is becoming increasingly important. EcoFloat™ was designed to meet economic and environmental sustainability goals while enhancing the look & feel of the product.
FSSAI makes it mandatory for sweet shops to mention packaging and expiry dates on their products. Citing the increased sale of spoiled and adulterated sweets, FSSAI issued the order.
Toppan Printing (Toppan) (TSE:7911), a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions, will launch sales of a new food packaging system called Green Flat, which addresses the need to reduce plastic packaging and can be used as an alternative to conventional skin packs.
Children’s interest in recycling plays a big role in the degree to which families recycle their household waste, a new survey by Arla Finland and UPM finds. Nearly every third Finnish family has increased recycling thanks to children. Kierrätyskamut (Recycling Buddies), the new augmented reality game for kids from Arla and UPM, seeks to encourage families to increase their recycling efforts.
Sukano, a global masterbatch specialist for PET, PLA and specialty resins, has been certified
according to the COTREP recyclability test protocol and will be featured in the CITEO positive
list. This gives brand owners a documented ‘end of life’ alternative as it ensures the sorting
and recycling of black PET products while supporting their recycling goals.
Adani Wilmar Ltd is looking to strengthen its food play with the launch of a slew of value-added offerings across various categories in the branded packaged staples segment starting with sulphurless sugar.
Youcui organic infant formula – with its dual-color lid and non-detachable tamper-evidence by Aptar – has set a model in the market, and drawn the attention of renowned dairy enterprises. The first of its kind for Aptar, this solution is leading the way for further innovations in the infant nutrition category.
As the leading industry trade show CHINAPLAS was confirmed to be rescheduled to early August, many of the exhibitors are already planning to strengthen their presence at the upcoming show.
The official media of CHINAPLAS, CPRJ, has recently released the news about the resumption of operations and some exhibitors’ responses
