Film testing & analytics

Recycled Content in Packaging: Key Considerations for Food and Cosmetics

Recyclates in packaging play an increasingly important role in the circular economy. However, especially when it comes to food and cosmetics packaging, simply using more recycled plastic is not enough. Safety, material quality, the origin of the recyclate, and legal requirements must also be taken into account. In the Innoform web seminar “Use of Recyclates…

Food Packaging Migration Testing: What Companies Need to Know

Food packaging must be safe and must not transfer substances to food in quantities that endanger human health or unacceptably affect the quality of the food. But which legal foundations actually apply? Which food simulants must be selected for migration testing? And how can results from migration tests be properly evaluated? That was precisely the…

19th Amendment to the Plastics Regulation: Transition Period Expiring – What Companies Need to Know Now

The transition period for the 19th Amendment to the Plastics Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 ends on September 16, 2026. In the Innoform web seminar “19th Amendment to the Plastics Regulation (EU) No 10/2011”, Heike Schwertke explained the impact of the new regulations on manufacturers, converters, and users of food contact materials. The focus was on…

PPWR: The New Role of the Producer – Practical Implementation of Compliance Obligations

An overview of the new regulatory requirements under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and how producers can effectively navigate their evolving legal responsibilities.

Mineral Oil in Packaging: Current Status of MOSH/MOAH – Insights from the Web Seminar

Mineral oil hydrocarbons in food remain a central topic for the packaging industry. In our web seminar Mineral Oil/MOSH/MOAH Migration – Current Status, presenter Heike Schwertke provided a comprehensive overview of sources, analytics, assessment, and current regulatory developments. This article summarizes the key insights for you in a compact form. What are MOSH, MOAH and…

The World of Polyethylenes: Which PE for Which Purpose?

Key insights from our expert web seminar with Dr. Heiko Schenck Polyethylene (PE) remains one of the most important materials in the packaging industry—yet its diversity has increased significantly over the past decades. In the web seminar “The World of Polyethylenes – Which PE for Which Purpose?”, participants gained a comprehensive and practice-oriented overview of…