March

27th March 2015

FDA gives green light to Archroma PFOA–free grease-resistant coating

A new grease- and water-resistant coating developed in Switzerland by Archroma has received approval for use from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

24th March 2015

How will changing food contact regulations impact the future of MERCOSUR and South America?

Global Food Contact 2015 speaker Alejandro Ariosti from INTI, Argentina at MERCOSUR shares his insight on the future of the food contact industry in South America and other similar regions.

24th March 2015

Listeria found in 10% of samples of food contact surfaces in US delis

Academics have warned of the danger of listeria poisoning after a study of deli counters in supermarkets located in three US states.

23rd March 2015

Efsa clears Erema method for recycled PET food trays

The European Food Safety Authority (Efsa) has formally approved the use of a new method for recycling food-grade PET to reuse in a second generation of food contact materials.

21st March 2015

Potato-based Mars bar wrapper shown in the Netherlands

Mars has become the latest major corporation to signal its interest in bioplastic packaging, with the debut of a new wrapper for its chocolate bars.

16th March 2015

Differing EU and US compliance structures pose challenge for multilayer packaging converters

Free Download - Food Contact World - EU and US regulatory compliance for multimaterial multilayer (MMML) pouch packaging for food contact applications

5th March 2015

Linde launches inline MAP leak detection technology using hydrogen

A platform for the non-destructive testing of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) has been launched by Linde Gases.

3rd March 2015

APPE extends ThermaLite hot-fill PET replacement jars

Five new sizes of PET food jars – intended as lightweight alternatives to glass – have been announced. They are part of an expansion of the ThermaLite range.