Ink Migration

This article is taken from BCF's newsletter Covered.

"The issue of ink migration in food packaging will not go away and the BCF is working closely with EuPIA to come up with solutions. The latest problem to emerge is that recycled boxes may contain ink additives from newsprint.

Tony Mash points out that, “printing inks intended for graphic, general packaging and food packaging are not designed to come into direct contact with food. It is the responsibility of those placing recycled paper and board on the market for food packaging purposes to assess the risks and reduce them below acceptable levels according to EC regulations. The ink industry has been raising this issue for a while. Recycling is so important , as it should be, that the entire supply chain must be committed to addressing this issue. Packaging redesign must be one of the ways forward and the BCF and its members are keen to work with down-stream organizations to find the optimum way forward for society in general.”

EuPIA member companies have signed Compliance Commitments related to the manufacture and supply of food packaging inks."

BCF Members have access to a wide range of help and support on this issue, along with other challenges facing the Printing Inks Industry.  Click the Printing Inks link on your right to find out more.