A food-approved topcoated material has been added to the range of food labelling film from US packaging materials specialist Avery Dennison (Europe: Oegstgeest / The Netherlands; www.averydennison.com). “PP60” top cavitated white film with “S2045N” hotmelt adhesive and a food-approved topcoat can be used in any food application, including chilled conditions that require higher performance levels, and conforms with regulation EC 1935 / 2004, the company said.

Rob Groen in 't Wout, Avery Dennison’s senior product manager for filmic label materials, said: “There are plenty of challenges in the food segment, but the most critical one faced by all food producers today is the tough regulatory environment. Our goal is to do everything possible to make food labelling choices simple and productive. Food directives and regulations apply to face materials, adhesives and topcoats, and need to be taken into account when deciding on the label construction.”

He said the company’s food-approved range offers not only regulatory compliance but also meets many typical application challenges, including labelling cold and moist surfaces traditionally found in chilled products such as dairy, cheese and meat. The hotmelt adhesive is an important contributor to the portfolio’s performance, giving high tack and adhesion on a wide variety of substrates, he added.