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…
A research team from Australia and Japan have created an antibacterial nanotexture for rigid plastic packaging based on the structure of insect wings that can kill bacteria by pulling, stretching, or slicing them apart.
What are the advantages of packaging powdered products with plastic instead of with paper? With its webinar hosted by Packaging Europe, focusing on this question,, Bischof + Klein attracted around 700 interested participants across the globe. We take a look back at the event.
EPG Industries has developed Temcoat Liner Flow, a thermal container liner with a breathable membrane that helps to prevent cargo loss due to condensation by encouraging the flow of humid air away from the cargo area.
Cortec’s CorShield VpCl-146 Reinforced Paper offers tear protection for heavy-duty, puncture prone packaging applications, as well as a moisture barrier and proprietary invisible corrosion inhibiting layer.
Geek Bar, a Chinese supplier of vaping products, has launched a range of new packaging featuring an ‘on-pack’ security code to help combat counterfeit and non-compliant items.
Berry Global has collaborated with PYLOTE on an ophthalmic dropper with certified antimicrobial technology, which the companies say will reduce plastic waste by allowing for multiple doses to be administered from one pack while enhancing patient safety.
SGD Pharma introduces its new 100ml moulded glass vials for injectable drug products, with secondary packaging from Stevanato Group reportedly offering a ready-to-use solution for safer and more efficient product launches.
By equipping DUO EX-TRA with the static dissipative polymer Elastostat, DUO PLAST and BASF have launched the first stretch film suitable for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Bormioli Pharma has announced a series of collaborations aimed at improving the performance and sustainability of glass used for pharmaceutical applications.
Britvic will collaborate with Xampla, the technology company behind the development of pea protein packaging, on an innovation aimed at using microscopic capsules to protect vitamins in fortified drinks in clear plastic bottles.
Cortec Laboratories has developed a new recyclable speciality film, EcoSonic VpCl Static Dissipative Stretch Film, for applications where static discharge could result in dangerous packaging conditions, such as electronics and fertilisers.
Schreiner MediPharm’s Freeze-Lock cryo label features an interlocking layer solution offering adhesive strength and readability for the processing, storage, and transport of deep-frozen medicine containers.
