Verband der deutschen Lack und Druckfarbenindustrie e.V.

The web session gives an overview about the evolution of water-based inks. In addition to the historical development, attention is drawn to composition, printing technology as well as technological and ecological properties. Numerous application areas are illustrated, which are already being served by water-based inks, completed with an outlook on prospective possibilities.

As in important part of the supply chain, Printing ink and coating manufacturers monitor closely the regulatory requirements for printed FCM. Our industry supports the supply chain with competence, suitable products and assistance to enable printing of compliant FCM.

EuPIA members have a suite of policies, processes and guidance documents in place for designing and manufacturing compliant inks and coatings (FCM inks). These have been developed by EuPIA members with the aim of supporting printers and converters to produce printed food contact materials (FCM) compliant with legal requirements as well as with those of brand owners.

The overarching principles of the EuPIA FCM ink policies are combined in the umbrella document EuPIA Guideline.

Every printing ink and varnish/coating supplied by EuPIA members complies with the EuPIA Exclusion Policy which excludes the use of raw materials with specific hazard properties from use in all their products.

Printing inks and varnishes/coatings for food contact materials (FCM inks) are designed and manufactured according to the provisions of the EuPIA Good Manufacturing Practices (EuPIA GMP) which is an extension of the standards for company’s management systems.

Details on migration testing with a focus on printed FCM is given in the EuPIA Guidance on Migration Test Methods.

Non-intentionally added substances which may be present in inks are risk assessed by EuPIA members using the EuPIA Guidance for NIAS Risk Assessment.

Energy Curing - Opportunities and Risks
This presentation outlines the development of energy curing technologies and their positive market development.
By comparing the printing technologies, the VdL gives an overview on market and technology trends.

Extended Color Gamut on the way to simplifying the printing technology and being a more economical configuration of the process. To use this technology is generally possible but there are challenges currently because it is not yet a standard in the printing industry.

Since their early beginnings in graphical decoration, screen and pad printing have developed into high-tech industrial print processes. In many applications screen and pad exhibit USPs which are not achievable with alternative print techniques. This web session provides an overview of what these processes can offer and their present-day technological level.