PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that its TESLIN® Food-Grade substrate has
received accreditation from German independent testing institute ISEGA.
The certification confirms that the synthetic paper can be used safely
for many European food labeling and packaging applications.
Jason Depner, PPG global segment manager, Teslin substrate
products, said the ISEGA certification permits PPG customers to use Teslin Food-Grade
substrate for applications requiring direct food contact with dry foods
that have no free fats at the surface at room temperature and below, as
defined by European Commission Directives 2006/141/EC and 2006/125/EChas
received accreditation from independent testing institute ISEGA for both
its.
“The ISEGA certification allows our European customers to develop labels
and packaging that help improve supply chain efficiency and protect
consumers against counterfeiting and tampering,” said Depner. “Teslin Food-Grade
substrate enables our customers to develop new and innovative ways to
package, label and protect food goods.”
Teslin Food-Grade substrate offers the same capabilities as
standard Teslin substrate. It resists water, chemicals and
scuffs; withstands exposure to ice and steam; and survives extreme hot
and cold temperature fluctuations. These attributes enable labels and
packaging to stand up to wear that occurs during storage, shipping and
handling.
The product is compatible with multiple print technologies, including
inkjet, laser, thermal transfer, flexography and offset. High-definition
print quality and vibrant color reproduction also make TeslinFood-Grade
substrate suitable for branded packaging.
Teslin Food-Grade substrate is fully compliant with the U.S.
Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and all related food-additive
regulations for food-contact applications. This permits PPG customers to
use the material for single- and repeated-use applications, under all
operating conditions for which the substrate is technologically
suitable, with all types of food and without limits to material amount.
PPG will showcase Teslin Food-Grade substrate in booth #8A13
at Labelexpo Europe 2017, September 25-28 in Brussels.
The Teslin substrate products business is part of PPG’s
Specialty Coatings and Materials business. Manufactured at PPG’s
Barberton, Ohio plant, Teslin substrate is a
high-performance microporous material. It is used in print and laminated
materials, label and packaging, and radio frequency identification
(RFID) applications, such as e-passports and secure credentials and
labels.
To learn more, call +1 724-325-5016 or visit www.teslin.com.
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