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…
Faller Packaging has developed a recyclable, fibre-based, semi-transparent and tamper-proof label with first-opening indication, designed for use in the pharmaceutical industry.
Fourniture Industrie Service (FIS) has produced bubble wrap made of recycled kraft paper in a bid to meet demand for sustainability-minded packaging without compromising on product protection.
SEE is implementing new digital die-cutting capabilities for its Sealed Air brand Korrvu retention and suspension packaging, aiming to decrease production lead times and free up storage space at customer facilities.
As 2023 draws to a close, the packaging industry is looking at a whole new legislative landscape compared to the start of the year. To help us all wrap our heads around its development, we have compiled every story we’ve published on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) so far into…
Meech International will present a high-accuracy ionising bar set to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge in such applications as RFID tag manufacturing, amongst other static control and web cleaning systems for labelling applications, at Labelexpo 2023.
Cellulose films manufacturer Futamura and tamper-evident solutions company Tamperguard have collaborated to create a tamper-evident tape utilising Futamura’s NatureFlex™ film, which is reportedly renewable and compostable.
German machinery manufacturer Rovema has set up its own series of events - the Rovema Customized Experience at the company’s headquarters in Fernwald in Germany.
Jack Whitfield, senior associate and patent attorney at European intellectual property firm, Withers & Rogers, takes a look at a recently granted patent that protects lenses for glasses more efficiently.
Berry Global Healthcare has unveiled a bundle solution of child-resistant, tamper-evident PET bottles and closures designed for the pharmaceutical and herbal market for syrup and liquid medicines.
