UV water-based inks in food packaging printing: Safety and regulatory requirements
Date: Dec 01 2023 From: Star Color
With the continuous improvement of people's awareness of food safety and environmental protection, the safety and environmental protection of food packaging and printing have become the focus of attention.As a new type of printing ink, UV water-based ink has the advantages of environmental protection, non-toxic, tasteless, etc. so it has been widely used in food packaging printing.This paper will discuss the safety and regulatory requirements of UV water-based ink in food packaging printing.
UV water-based ink safety
UV water-based ink is an ink that uses water as a solvent and does not contain harmful substances such as organic solvents and heavy metals, so it has high safety.In food packaging printing, the use of UV water-based ink will not pollute the food, nor will it cause health hazards to the operator.
In addition, the drying speed of UV water-based ink is very fast, which can greatly reduce the volatilization and residue of harmful substances in the printing process, further protecting the health of the operator and food safety.
regulatory requirement
In food packaging printing, the use of UV water-based ink must meet the relevant national regulations.Specifically, the following requirements need to be met:
1.Meet food safety standards
UV water-based ink must meet national food safety standards, does not contain toxic substances, will not pollute food.According to the Food Safety Law and other relevant regulations, the materials used in the printing process of food packaging must meet food safety standards, otherwise they will not be used for food packaging.
2.meet the requirements of environmental protection
UV water-based inks must meet environmental requirements and do not contain harmful substances such as organic solvents and heavy metals.According to the Environmental Protection Law and other relevant regulations, the waste generated during the printing process must be properly disposed of and must not pollute the environment.
3.Meet quality standards
UV water-based inks must meet quality standards, have stable performance and good printing results.According to the Product Quality Law and other relevant regulations, printed matter must meet quality standards, otherwise it will not be put into the market.
Suggestions and countermeasures
In order to ensure the safety of UV water-based ink in food packaging printing and compliance with regulatory requirements, the following suggestions and countermeasures can be taken:
1.Choose the right UV water-based ink
When choosing UV water-based ink, it should be comprehensively considered according to printing materials, printing effects and environmental protection requirements.At the same time, UV water-based inks produced by regular manufacturers with production licenses and in line with relevant national regulations should be selected.
2.Follow proper usage
When using UV water-based ink, the correct use method should be followed to avoid waste and pollution.At the same time, the printing equipment should be checked and maintained regularly to ensure the normal operation and safety of the equipment.
3.Establish a sound quality management system
The establishment of a sound quality management system is an important measure to ensure the safety of UV water-based ink and compliance with regulatory requirements.By establishing a quality management system, the quality control and management of UV water-based ink can be strengthened to ensure its safety and stability.At the same time, waste in the production process can be properly disposed of to ensure that environmental protection requirements are met.
4.Strengthen supervision and law enforcement
Strengthening supervision and law enforcement is an important guarantee to ensure the safety of UV water-based ink and compliance with regulatory requirements.The government should strengthen the supervision of the production and use of UV water-based ink enterprises, establish a sound quality supervision system and law enforcement system, and severely crack down on violations and penalties.At the same time, consumers and the public are encouraged to report and supervise violations of laws and regulations, and jointly safeguard food safety and environmental protection requirements.
In summary, UV water-based ink as a new type of printing ink in food packaging printing has a wide range of application prospects.In order to ensure its safety and compliance with regulatory requirements, it is necessary to strengthen management and supervision from many aspects.The government, enterprises and consumers should actively fulfill their responsibilities and obligations to jointly maintain food safety and environmental protection requirements to promote the development of green printing industry and social sustainable development.
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