On 5 June, the European Commission published a Commission Notice providing further clarity about the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in practice. We take a closer look at the document to understand its requirements in detail, including the current status of PFAS restrictions, the…
In this Innovation Spotlight, Dow outlines how its extrusion coating portfolio aims to support recyclability requirements and regulatory readiness, and how its collaboration with RDM Group demonstrates how lightweight polymer coatings can extend the use of fibre-based packaging into applications…
Counterfeit products in the pharmaceutical industry can have serious consequences for customers and consumers alike – so what can be done to nip them in the bud? David DeJean, vice president of global strategic accounts at Systech, explains how regulation, serialization, traceability, and…
To celebrate World Braille Day, Steven Brownett-Gale, marketing lead at Origin, runs us through the steps the pharmaceutical packaging is taking towards inclusivity for visually impaired consumers, from tactile design to smart packaging features.
Schreiner MediPharm has partnered with Keystone Folding Box Co. to develop a child-resistant, senior-friendly blister packaging solution featuring integrated electronics to capture dosing history data.
ACG’s AF330 capsule filling machine for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications – prioritizing simplicity, safety, and efficiency in its design – is being displayed at CPHI and PMEC India 2023.
Hydropac is unveiling PharmaPac, a range of thermal packaging solutions designed to overcome ‘last mile’ delivery challenges and meet regulatory requirements for temperature-sensitive medications and vaccines.
Coveris is showcasing new, flexible, and recyclable medical packaging solutions at the COMPAMED show in Düsseldorf, designed to minimize packaging and product waste without sacrificing the functionality and safety of conventional materials.
Amcor has unveiled a mono-PE laminate in pursuit of all-film medical packaging that can be recycled in the polyethylene stream; it reportedly lowers the pack’s carbon footprint while maintaining patient safety.
YUTOECO has produced a transparent, plant-based film from cellulose substrate, intending to increase both visibility and environmental sustainability in a range of moulded fibre packaging applications.
Aldi is trialling a blister pack recycling scheme for its own-label medicines, encouraging consumers to return the plastic and aluminium to be recycled by TerraCycle.
Repsol has revealed its range of ISCC PLUS certified circular EVA copolymers – reportedly the first of their kind on the market – and aims to help establish a circular economy for polyolefins, alongside lowering its own virgin raw material consumption.
RyPax and CelluComp have unveiled what is said to be the first all-fibre bottle solution with a biodegradable and plant-based inner coating and hope to ‘crack the code’ on paper-based bottle packaging.
