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Gov't to introduce stronger health warnings on cigarette packaging

The ministry plans to distribute the updated manual for labeling health warnings on cigarette packaging, as a follow-up to the government's tobacco industry regulation revision passed in June.The new regulation is to take effect Dec. 23.The manual requires companies to have more graphic warnings on cigarette products. For example, a warning on second-hand smoking includes a rendered image of a new

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Schur Flexibles explores sustainable confectionery packaging

The packaging solutions group is examining recyclable options made from polyethylene as well as renewable raw materials, primarily paper, which are provided with appropriate coatings.At FachPack 2022, the business will provide insights into innovative sustainable solutions, e.g. for sweets and other confectionery products, and unveil its new corporate direction.One of the biggest challenges in the

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One Clean Carton® with Water- and Agri-based Printing Tests Safe for Pharmaceutical and Food-Safe Secondary Packaging

Colbert Packaging Corp. in Kenosha has announced its One Clean Carton, a water-based paperboard carton designed to be more environmentally friendly, has passed a series of pharmaceutical and food-safe secondary packaging laboratory tests.All components of One Clean Carton, including inks, coatings and adhesives, are tested to ensure they meet environmental and safety agency standards to be conside

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Pregis Performance Flexibles facility receives ISCC PLUS Certification

Certification allows Pregis to engineer certified circular films for food, medical, and other performance critical applications at its Grand Rapids, MI facilityPregis, a leading global manufacturer of flexible packaging and protective packaging solutions, announced today that its Grand Rapids, MI facility received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS, a globally re

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18 new apprentices at Mitsubishi HiTec Paper

Good training has always been a tradition at Mitsubishi HiTec Paper. At the beginning of August, 18 new apprentices started their careers. At the Bielefeld and Flensburg mills, the young talents are being trained as paper technologists, machine and plant operators, industrial mechanics, electronics technicians for industrial engineering, electronics technicians for automation technology and cuttin

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Mitsubishi HiTec Paper and SN Maschinenbau working together in the field of flexible paper packaging

In the field of flexible packaging for food and non-food, sustainable solutions are particularly in demand. Bielefeldbased speciality paper manufacturer Mitsubishi HiTec Paper and Wipperfrth-based expert for pouch packaging machines SN Maschinenbau are now joining forces to offer safe and environmentally friendly packaging solutions made of paper.Mitsubishi HiTec Paper has been offering barricote,

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BurgoPak designs new Telescopic for the Otto Hutt

The Burgopak is constructed from Fedrigoni's Constellation Jade (Aida) range, with a signature pearlescent finish. This, in turn, is complemented by a deluxe, black core board sleeve. The combination allows the exterior to effortlessly exude opulence the hallmark of Otto Hutt.Burgopak's handcrafted gift box handsomely presents the exquisite writing instrument in a unique and engaging way. Its mec

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Silgan Dispensing launches new E-commerce ready Dispensing Closure

Designed for household concentrates, MeaSURE delivers convenient, controlled dosing while meeting the demands of e-commerce and supporting sustainability through ISTA-6A compliance. Consumers can enjoy easy, one-handed squeezing, plus the convenience of an innovative closure that completes a dose and reloads within seconds. With MeaSURE, you get a solution that removes the mess and measuring

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Syntegon launches new Paper form Technology

Shaped paper pods a fully recyclable alternative to plastic packaging Syntegon paper-forming technology offers a sustainable packaging option for products where plastic has traditionally been the norm. With their fully recyclable 3D shaped packing made from paper their shaped paper pods you can make your products stand out on the shelf and significantly increase the sustainability of your

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International Food & Beverage Technologies Fair Food-Tech Eurasia, Eurasia Packaging Fair

Co-located with the International Food & Beverage Technologies Fair Food-Tech Eurasia, Eurasia Packaging Fair will introduce all kinds of turn-key solutions from packaging products to packaging machinery, from food and beverage processing machinery to packaging printing technologies to its visitors coming from a wide range of industries who are looking for the ideal suppliers fo

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9th Speciality Films & Flexible Packaging Global Summit to be held in Mumbai on 5-6 September

The 9th edition of Speciality Films & Flexible Packaging Global Summit 2022 will take place in Mumbai, India on 5th & 6th September 2022.The Summit attracts participation from the entire value chain of the flexible packaging sector. Participants include raw material producers, converters, machinery manufacturers, Additive and adhesive suppliers, printing machine manufacturers, Post Extrusi

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Goplasticpallets.com to showcase its impressive range of RTP at IMHX 2022

The Responsible Plastic Pallet Company will be exhibiting at IMHX 2022 when the UKs premier logistics solutions and intralogistics technology event returns this September.Goplasticpallets.com is the UKs leading independent supplier of plastic pallets, pallet boxes, containers, crates, and trays and will be showcasing its impressive range of plastic returnable transit packaging at the NEC in Birmin

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Extended Producer Responsibility – Exemplary Executions and Progressive Implementations Part III – INDIA

In India, Extended Producers Responsibility was only introduced in 2016 in the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016.Amended guidelines came into force since 1 July 2022 and stated that primary responsibility for collection of used multi-layered plastic sachet or pouches or packaging is of Producers, Importers and Brand Owners (PIBOs) who introduce the products in the market.The guidelines also det

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Extended Producer Responsibility–Exemplary Executions and Progressive Implementations Part II–GERMANY

Germany was the first country to formally set up and implement EPR once its definition included a dedicated waste management stream for household packaging waste. In the 30 years since then, the EPR system and channels have been modified multiple times and have simultaneously seen significant growth and development. The Verpackungsverordnung, or Packaging Ordinance, was the legal framework for EPR

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Extended Producer Responsibility – Exemplary Executions and Progressive Implementations

In this blog, we will walk through two successful case studies of EPR being implemented in OECD developed countries.FRANCEEven though it has been voted in since 1975 and has been formalized by both the French law and an EU directive, EPR was only applied as a law in France to household packaging waste in 1992. Since then, EPR channels have only increased.In that country, EPR is defined as the requ

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