Author: Karsten Schröder
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Certification for the traceability of post-consumer recyclates
A web seminar that packs a punch. Here are the highlights for all those who deal with certified recyclates. This web seminar on the certification of post-consumer recyclates, led by Andreas Holt, provides a comprehensive introduction to the current standards and processes for the traceability and certification of recycled plastics. Here are the key topics…
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Current status of mineral oil migration
The topic of mineral oil migration into and through food packaging covers various aspects, including scientific principles, sources of contamination, analytical methods, toxicological assessments and regulatory developments. We have summarised the essentials for you here based on our popular web seminar. Scientific foundations Mineral oil hydrocarbons are divided into two main groups: MOSH (Mineral Oil…
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35th Inno-Talk Europe – Focus on secondary packaging
Use of film packaging with recycled material – What happens next? Use of film packaging with recycled material – What’s next? Highlights of the presentations Presentation by Cihat Langguth:Cihat Langguth from Der Grüne Punkt talked about the role of waste collection and sorting in the production of PCR materials. He emphasised: Presentation by Mika Sang:Mika…
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Barrier laminates – The expert meeting 2025
Innovations for sustainable packaging solutions – 1 to 2 July 2025 in Würzburg On 1 and 2 July 2025, the renowned conference “Barrier Laminates – The Expert Meeting” will take place in Würzburg. Around 100 participants are expected, similar to previous years. The event is aimed at experts and decision-makers from the fields of packaging…
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Innoform Testservice News
We are delighted to be able to draw your attention to the brand new Innoform Testservice news blog – your central point of contact for exciting testing and evaluation procedures relating to food contact, material characterisation and recyclates. In this blog, we would like to share practical insights, current developments and forward-looking trends with you.…
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Flexpack minimum packaging: sustainability meets innovation
Report on the 22nd Inno-Meeting on February 12 and 13, 2025 in OsnabrückFlexpack minimal packaging – trends and technologies 2025 According to the motto “Less is more”, the 22nd Inno-Meeting presented future-oriented and sustainable approaches in the development of flexible minimal packaging. From 12 to 13 February 2025 in Osnabrück, the symposium showed how innovative…
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Regulation (EU) 2025/40 (PPWR ): PFAS are regulated more strictly
Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste, published on 22 January 2025, contains important regulations on limiting perfluorinated and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) in food packaging. From 12 August 2026, food packaging may no longer be placed on the market if it contains PFAS in the following concentrations: These regulations are particularly relevant for…
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Exploring Sustainability and Innovation with HP Indigo
In a recent interview at the 8th European Pouch Conference organized by Innoform, we had the pleasure of speaking with Josep Isart from HP Indigo. The discussion revolved around the innovative strides HP Indigo is making in the realm of digital printing, particularly focusing on stand-up pouches and sustainability. Sustainability as a Business Enabler Josep…
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Stand-up pouches are on the rise
(Source: Innoform Coaching GbR) The 8th European ‘Stand-up Pouch Conference’ on the 6th and 7th of November in Vienna provided an impressive demonstration of how sustainable, practical, and cost-effective stand-up pouches are as a packaging format. With excellent barrier properties, reduced packaging materials, and smart design, they succeed in creating new, consumer-friendly packaging solutions. Dieter…
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Sustainability and technology combined – Pöppelmann spouts for stand-up pouches
Flexible packaging is used in many areas and stand-up pouches in particular are increasinglyreplacing existing packaging for pet and baby food, detergents and cleaning agents, personal careand dairy products. They are easy to handle, light in weight and reduce the volume of waste. Thismakes them an extremely sustainable packaging solution. Our spouts are an essential…