Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Wentus develops a new barrier film for dry food products.
11/27/2015
Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Wentus, based in Höxter, Germany, has developed a new barrier film for dry food products (rice, dry pasta, dry noodles, baby food and cereal products), that prevents the migration of potentially harmful mineral oils and of UV photoinitiators from the outer packaging into the food itself. It also offers a high barrier against water vapour, excellent strength and sealing properties.
Mineral oil hydrocarbons derive from printing ink used in newsprint, which is commonly used to make recycled cardboard for food packaging. UV photoinitiators are used in curing inks on cardboard and food labels.
The German Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection recommends that migration of MOSH should not exceed 2 mg/kg and MOAH levels should be no higher than 0.5 mg/kg. The new Clondalkin film offers protection far greater than this, with typical values less than 0.2 mg/kg for both. |