Schur Flexibles develops antibacterial solution to optimise point of sale hygiene
The varnish has been tested and confirmed safe for food packaging, including meat, dairy and fish. Image: Schur Flexibles
Schur Flexibles is offering an antibacterial varnish to a range of its films such as top films and flowpacks.
The antibacterially coated films by Schur Flexibles can be used for a wide variety of packaging.
According to the Antibacterial Activity Analysis Result, the coating reduces the bacteria present on packaging by 95%. The varnish has been tested and confirmed safe for food packaging, including meat, dairy, fish and more.
In Poland, Duda, a well-known producer of meats and sausages, has been using it successfully to demonstrate the company’s commitment to responsibility during the pandemic and reassure consumers that handling their products is completely safe.
The antibacterial coating helps prevent the transfer of bacteria and puts consumer minds at rest at the point of sales, where packets are often touched, picked up and put back.
For manufacturers, no changes to their production lines are necessary. Films coated with this varnish run as smoothly as uncoated films on all machines. In addition, it integrates into a printing process, ensuring that print quality remains at the same high level as all Schur Flexibles printing jobs.
“Food and consumer safety begins with intelligent packaging solutions. We are the first packaging manufacturer to offer this type of coating to our customers. With this solution, we are supporting manufacturers and retailers in their efforts to optimise hygiene and provide enhanced food safety,” said Joanna Herbst, commercial product manager conversion at Schur Flexibles.
