Guidelines for food packaging and inserts printing inks for direct food contact

Abstract

Explains the guidelines which exist for food packaging and inserts printing inks used in direct food contact. Provides a brief review of the use of promotion in packaging and goes on to look at the three methods of manufacturing the in‐packs. Assesses the present situation in European food packaging legislation and provides a checklist for the food contact printer. Also looks at the viability of wide web flexible packaging and UV inks and coatings.

Citation

Gettis, M.F. (1997), "Guidelines for food packaging and inserts printing inks for direct food contact", Pigment & Resin Technology, Vol. 26 No. 2, pp. 102-108. https://doi.org/10.1108/03699429710161705