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Guidelines for food contact materials besides plastics

There’s a lot of information about EU regulations for plastic in food contact packaging. But what about non-plastic materials like adhesives, coatings or inks? Get the most important details in this white paper from the world-leading experts at Henkel.

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EU regulations for non-plastic materials in food contact packaging

The European Union has a specific regulation covering plastic packaging materials that have contact with food. That leaves some packaging producers unclear about the rules related to other materials like adhesives, coatings and inks.

Get the info you need in this concise whitepaper. It outlines the specific rules that non-plastic materials for food contact packaging must comply with. There’s also valuable insights into further guidelines that clarify the roles and responsibilities at every step in the supply chain.

Stay up to date and stay ahead of your competitors by boosting your knowledge of the rules related to non-plastic materials in food contact packaging!

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