Q&A Printing Inks and Food Contact Compliance

Q&A Printing Inks and Food Contact Compliance

Your questions answered: printing ink migration, regulations, and testing strategies

Printed packaging plays a critical role in how consumers experience a product - conveying branding, product identity, regulatory information, and usage instructions. But the inks, coatings and adhesives used to create these features are also part of the food contact system, and must be managed carefully to ensure safety and compliance.

Ink migration is one of the most scrutinised aspects of food packaging today. As global regulations evolve and supply chain expectations rise, packaging manufacturers, converters and brand owners need reliable, technically robust evidence that their printed materials are compliant for their intended use.

This expert Q&A from Smithers food contact regulatory and testing experts brings together practical insight, regulatory understanding, and analytical expertise to help you navigate this complex area.

What you'll learn

  • What “printing inks” include in a food contact context
  • How migration happens (set-off, direct contact, barrier permeation)
  • Key regulatory frameworks in the EU and US
  • How migration studies are designed and interpreted
  • Working with suppliers to gather the right information
  • How a consultative approach strengthens compliance evidence
Smithers combines specialist regulatory expertise with ISO 17025-accredited testing laboratories to help you navigate complex, evolving requirements. From strategy and test design through to interpreting results, we provide end-to-end support to help you meet evolving requirements with confidence.

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