Can gravure ink reach food grade?

Date: Sep 26 2024 From: Star Color

In the modern packaging industry, gravure printing is highly favored for its unique printing effects and wide range of applications. And with people's increasing emphasis on environmental protection, gravure printing manufacturers are gradually shifting from oil-based inks to water-based inks for printing. So, can this gravure water-based ink reach food grade?

Food grade gravure ink is usually water-based ink, which has been carefully designed and rigorously produced to meet the safety requirements of food packaging materials. Among them, water-based gravure ink has been widely used in the field of food packaging due to its environmentally friendly, non-toxic, and easily degradable characteristics. It is mainly composed of water-based resins, pigments, additives, etc., and does not contain toxic solvents such as toluene, xylene, etc., thus ensuring the safety of the ink.

Why can gravure water-based ink reach food grade

1. Strict selection of raw materials: The raw materials for food grade gravure ink are strictly screened to ensure that they are non-toxic, harmless, and free of heavy metal pollutants. Water based resin, as the main film-forming substance of ink, has good water solubility and environmental friendliness; Inorganic or organic pigments that meet food grade standards are selected as pigments to ensure their stability and non migratory properties; Additives are used to adjust the flowability, drying speed, and other properties of ink, and also need to meet food safety requirements.

2. Advanced production technology: The production of food grade gravure ink adopts advanced production technology and equipment to ensure that the ink is not contaminated during the preparation process. At the same time, temperature, humidity and other parameters will be strictly controlled during the production process to ensure the stability and consistency of the ink. In addition, ink needs to undergo strict quality testing before leaving the factory, including testing of heavy metal content, VOCs emissions, and other indicators to ensure the safety of the ink.

3. Compliance with international safety standards: The production and use of food grade gravure ink must comply with international safety standards, such as the certification requirements of FDA (US Food and Drug Administration), SGS and other certification agencies. These standards provide detailed regulations on the raw materials, production processes, product performance, and other aspects of ink, providing strong guarantees for the safe use of ink.
Can gravure ink reach food grade?

Technical and management support

1. Technological research and innovation: With the continuous improvement of food safety requirements, ink manufacturers are increasing their R&D investment and committed to developing safer and more environmentally friendly food grade gravure printing inks. Through technological innovation, continuously improve the performance and safety of ink to meet market demand.

2. Strict quality management system: Ink manufacturers have established a comprehensive quality management system, implementing strict quality control in every aspect from raw material procurement, production process control to product factory inspection. By implementing ISO9001 and other quality management system certifications, we ensure the quality and safety of ink products.

3. Guidance on regulations and standards: Relevant departments in China have formulated a series of laws, regulations, and standards, such as the "National Food Safety Standard - Ink for Food Contact Materials and Products" (GB 4806.14-2023), which provide detailed regulations on the production and use of food grade gravure ink. The introduction of these regulations and standards provides legal protection and policy guidance for the safe use of ink.

In summary, the reason why food grade gravure ink can meet food grade standards is mainly due to its strict raw material selection, advanced production technology, certification that meets international safety standards, and a sound quality management system. These measures together constitute a solid guarantee for the safety of food grade gravure ink, providing a safe and reliable printing solution for the food packaging industry.

Zhongzhixing gravure water-based ink is a low VOC (volatile organic compound) environmentally friendly ink that does not contain harmful substances such as solvents like benzene and toluene. This feature makes it particularly important in the field of food packaging, as it ensures that packaging materials do not release harmful substances when in contact with food, thereby safeguarding consumer health.