Printing Ink advice

We hope that the information provided on this and other pages helps to provide a background to Printing Inks, their use, and commonly asked questions. Please follow the links below for more information:

What should I do with my old ink cartridges?  Domestic and office ink cartridges are widely recycled. They can be taken into some office supplies ... more

Is my ink hazardous? Members of the BCF follow a strict voluntary code of practice* which bans them from using any raw material which ... more

What is the carbon impact of an ink? The carbon footprint of printing inks has been calculated at less than 1% of that for the ... more

All about ink migration in food packaging. The issue of ink migration in food packaging will not ... more 

How safe are the inks on my food packaging? Members of the BCF follow a strict voluntary code of practice which bans them from using any raw material which ... more

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