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FEICA Summary Report Addresses Risk of Cyclic Esters in Polyester Adhesives

The report is intended to outline the main findings of the risk assessment and explain that human exposure to cyclic esters from polyester pre-polymers in food packaging adhesives is not relevant from a toxicological point of view.

July 3, 2020

FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive and Sealant Industry, recently announced that it has published a Summary Report of a FEICA risk assessment carried out on cyclic esters potentially present in polyester adhesives intended to be used in food contact materials.

Entries Open for 2020 Label Industry Global Awards

The Label Industry Global Awards recognize organizations and individuals who have excelled in the label and package printing sector.

June 17, 2020

The search is now underway for the world’s leading innovators in the label and package printing industry, with a total of five awards available at this year’s Label Industry Global Awards.

Labelexpo Americas Postponed to March 2021; Virtual Event to be Held in September 2020

A virtual conference will take place September 15-17, 2020, enabling the region’s industry to stay connected during this unprecedented period.

June 4, 2020

Tarsus Group, the organizer of Labelexpo/Brand Print Americas 2020, recently confirmed new dates for its co-located shows as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 situation.

Adhesives and Sealants in Support of the European Green Deal

FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive and Sealant Industry, shares details regarding the continent’s sustainability goals and the role played by the adhesive and sealant industry.

May 20, 2020

The European Union (EU) has taken global leadership in tackling climate change and actively pursues policies to cut its greenhouse gas emissions and to decouple these from economic growth.

Avery Dennison Performance Polymers website

AVERY DENNISON PERFORMANCE POLYMERS: Updated Website

Avery Dennison reports that the site is designed for everyone from engineers to buyers in companies that manufacture pressure-sensitive products used in automotive, building and construction, electronics, general industrial, graphics and signage, labels and packaging, and medical applications.

April 28, 2020

Avery Dennison Performance Polymers has launched a more dynamic website with enhanced functionality and improved product selection and search features.

Mactac Recognized as BioPreferred Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Manufacturer by USDA

BioPreferred adhesives must use bio-based and renewable components instead of petroleum-based components.

April 23, 2020

Mactac recently announced its recognition as the first pressure-sensitive adhesive manufacturer to have products listed in the BioPreferred program established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Advancing Adhesives

Legislation on GLYMO Will Shape Packaging in 2020

Epoxy silanes like GLYMO and GLYEO are adhesion promoters used in food packaging, but safety issues have prompted the development of new alternatives.

April 21, 2020

Consumers expect the food industry to provide safe products that comply with the latest regulations. FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive and Sealant Industry, recommends avoiding the use of epoxy silanes in food contact applications, and the European Union is expected to set new limits during the course of this year. These limits will require complex testing methods that lead to challenges for converters and packaging manufacturers.

Berry Global Ahead of Schedule for Impact 2025 Sustainability Strategy

Berry Global recently released its 2019 Impact Report and GRI Index, both of which highlight the company’s Impact 2025 strategy and achievements.

April 15, 2020

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced that it is ahead of schedule for its Impact 2025 sustainability strategy.

Berry Global to Invest in Meltblown Capacity to Serve Face Mask Demand in the EMEIA Region

Products range in use from materials for face masks and protective healthcare apparel to packaging for food preservation and disinfecting products, many of which have seen a demand surge in the fight against COVID-19.

April 3, 2020

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced that it has advanced its investment in an additional specialty meltblown asset to produce high-efficiency filtration media serving the EMEIA markets.

Changing the Packaging Landscape with Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

Adhesive manufacturers are developing new technologies that converters can present to their packaged goods customers and enable them to capture more market share.

Chris Blackwell

April 1, 2020

Pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) continue to gain traction in the broad category of packaging. PSAs are rapidly changing the way goods are packaged and delivered to consumers in traditional retail and via ecommerce.