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that would allow us to monitor the market for these food contact substances in food packaging. As part of its commitment to food chemical safety and our reevaluation of chemicals authorized for use in food, we will continue to conduct post-market safety evaluations to ensure that risk determinations continue to be accurate and based in the current science. Flint Launches Narrow Web Coatings Whitepaper Flint Group has released a whitepaper to outline the role of inks and coatings in supporting safe food packaging. Delving into the importance of food packaging safe- ty and testing, the whitepaper explores the challenges posed by food contact materials (FCM) and the role that high-quality inks and coatings play in minimizing risk.
Great Lakes Label, a label converter based in Comstock Park, Michigan, has announced an investment in its in- frastructure, acquiring new equipment and expanding its facilities. The cornerstone of this investment is the acqui- sition of the first Mark Andy DS-IQR retrofit for its P5 Mark Andy flexographic press. In addition to the digital retrofit, Great Lakes Label has also invested in Karlville shrink film finishing equipment and retrofitted two P-Series presses with chill rolls. Great Lakes Label has purchased a new 17-inch, 8-color Mark Andy Pro Series printing press.The company is also embarking on a significant expansion of its facilities with the addition of a 30,000-square-foot building expansion. Vanguard Named Among Top POP Companies Vanguard Companies has been named among the top 50 POP Companies by Creative Magazine . Each year, the magazine selects “The Top 50 P.O.P. Companies” in the industry. The magazine is aimed at sales promotion and marketing executives who manage Point-of-Purchase Dis- play, Trade Show Exhibit, and Sales Promotion Programs.
“With the launch of our new whitepaper, we aim to pro- vide enhanced clarity on the intricate process to safely print food packaging and labels,” said Anna Niewiadoms- ka, Marketing Manager Narrow Web at Flint Group. “We explain the purpose and significance of these processes, discuss how safety is measured, and highlight how mod- ern technology effectively addresses food packaging challenges. “The whitepaper examines the legislative landscape governing FCM and provides a stronger understanding of regulatory demands from an ink and coating perspective. There’s no margin for error when it comes to consumer safety; therefore, we aim to build a stronger foundation of knowledge across the market.” Alongside an explanation of common sources of mi- gration, the whitepaper also includes information about the EkoCure ANCORA ink range. Designed for FCM label printing applications, this UV LED FCM ink series com- bines dual cure (UV Hg and UV LED) technology with food-compliant chemistry to enable food-safe printing at high press speeds.
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