Category: Migration, interactions
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Between the Packaging Award, Recycling Reality, and the Digital Product Passport
Why material data is becoming a success factor Early August is the moment of the countdown for many in the packaging industry: in just a few days, the PPWR becomes effective, and the question is no longer whether companies need a declaration of conformity, but whether it will be ready in time. For the current issue of Flexpack News,…
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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…
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POUCH vs PET BOTTLE Part 4
PP stand-up pouches vs. PET bottles for high-quality and sensitive fillings – a report by Dr. Bernd Knierbein As by January 2026, part 4 from 5, part 3 here: 4. Processes after filling 4.1. Preservation 4.1.1. Sterilisation of the pouches The filled bags must be prepared as follows for sterilisation in a standard bench-top autoclave:…
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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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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…