Request for data on perfluoroalkylated substances in food

Member States, research institution, academia and any other stakeholders are invited to submit data on the presence of PFAS in food. Data obtained in previous years are also welcome.Fo more details on how to submit the data on PFAS please follow the link DATEX How to submit data where under the section Reporting formats you can find the following files:

Packaging industry gets going again

From Nurnberg Messe the innovative packaging solutions (FachPack), the creative approaches to packaging processing (PrintPack) and the cost-saving ideas for packaging logistics (LogIntern).

Innovations in Coating Laminating and Vacuum Web Coating

The Association of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL) will host its annual Fall Technical Conference and 24th International Conference on Vacuum Web Coating, October 17-20, 2010, at the Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

The dual-track schedule devoted to Coating/Laminating and Vacuum Web Coating opens and closes with joint sessions on developments in nanotechnology, conductive films, photovoltaic technology, sustainability, markets, and business practices.

Empac launches first interactive environmental scorecard

European Metal Packaging (Empac), the association bringing together European producers of rigid metal packaging, today announced the launch of an interactive scorecard which calculates the carbon footprint of its members’ metal packaging products.

The scorecard underlines Empac’s commitment to build upon metal packaging’s record recycling rate of 71% in 2008 (source: APEAL) and aims to give consistent answers to questions raised by customers, retailers and regulators regarding the environmental impact of metal packaging.
Designed to provide estimates of CO2 eq. levels for different cans with different recycling rates, weights and transport distances, the scorecard is a tailor made tool developed especially for Empac. Using a life cycle analysis approach, the interactive scorecard tracks carbon emissions throughout the entire production process of the metal can, from the mining of raw materials through to the manufacture of cans and their delivery to customers.
The interactive element of the tool allows for measurements of carbon data from transport, recycling and lightweighting processes to determine levels of CO2 eq. emissions. The scorecard will be updated at regular intervals in order to provide the industry with an accurate picture of metal packaging’s carbon footprint and the progress it is making to further minimise emissions.

Functional Additives and Barrier Coatings for Plastic Packaging to be Worth $752 million in 2014

The global market for functional additives and barrier coatings for plastic packaging is to grow by 4.3% in the period 2009-2014 according to a new study by Pira International. In 2014 the sector will be worth $752 million compared to $609 million in 2009. The largest users of functional additives and barrier coatings for plastic packaging are electronics, electricals and the snack foods market.

AMI’s Flexible Packaging Middle East 2010 conference

AMI is pleased to announce that the 2^nd edition of the Flexible Packaging Middle East Conference will take place from 29^th November- 1^st December 2010 in Dubai. This unique business conference and exhibition will provide a global forum where all stages of the packaging supply chain can meet to discuss key trends and developments influencing market growth and profitability.

News for food packaging from Dupont

DuPont Performance Polymers will launch in the fall of 2010 a new family of products, designated “FG” (Food Grade), that meet demanding requirements for use in food contact applications. These products provide compliance with several regional food contact regulations including FDA (Food and Drug Administration), European Food Contact n° 2002/72/EC and GMP (EC) n° 2023/2006. All FG products are available globally to allow customers to have the flexibility to design and manufacture in multiple regions.