Digital regulatory tool for accelerating packaging inks innovation

 
In the ink industry regulatory requirements have become decisive key attributes when it comes to the choice of raw materials. Especially for food packaging applications this choice can be a highly complex task for the formulator. Every raw material needs to be considered - also every additive. Requesting and compiling all necessary information can be bureaucratic and very time consuming, which cries for digital solutions. In this paper the authors discuss the regulatory needs and a possible solution for an instant compliance check of interesting additives and other raw materials. A new, easy-to-use online tool for ink formulators has been developed and will be explained.