The updated version replaces the September 2009 protocols of EuPIA’s guideline relating to the non-food contact surface of food packaging materials and articles.
Dr. Matthias Popp, Group Leader "Adhesive Compositions" at Fraunhofer IFAM, Bremen, Germany will lecture a concise pre-conference tutorial on the basics of adhesive bonding.
The organising committee of the 8th Coatings Science International Conference (CoSI 2012) is seeking scientific papers to be considered for presentation.
Pre-conference tutorial "Fundamentals of adhesives" will introduce participants to the details and theoretical background of adhesive bonding and compositions.
While epoxy based adhesives have successfully been used for many years by the industry, research was undertaken to further improve those products regarding aspects of processability and finalperformance.
A waterbased film ink series especially for use on biodegradable films is now available. Its suitability for use on compostable films, has been confirmed.
Conference: New production & application trends are changing market dynamics in the can and coil marketNew applications, regulations, production technologies, market opportunities: There is morethan one answer to the question, what will be essential for future success of the Coil and Can coatings industry. Discuss all critical success factors with registered participants from 7 countries:Share your point of view with coil and can experts from Germany, the UK, Australia, Switzerland, France, the Netherlands and Belgium. (Program: www.european-coatings.com/events/ecc-market-day;Registration: Kara.Horschig@vincentz.net)
