Flint Group launches UV ink range targeting migration compliance

Flint Group has launched Flexocure LEAP, a new range of UV inks designed to help converters adapt to changing migration compliance requirements for food contact materials.

Built on a new resin system, Flexocure LEAP reduces the risk of photoinitiator migration in food packaging through UV mercury curing technology that stabilizes photoinitiator compounds and minimizes migration to ensure regulatory compliance.

'This is truly a market breakthrough in the safe and compliant printing of materials designed for the packaging of food and sensitive goods,' explained Marc Heylen, senior director narrow web R&D & technology at Flint Group. 'As regulatory requirements continue to evolve, impacting not only ink and coating formulations but also the final printed package, the industry must adopt safer, future-ready technologies.'

The revolutionary chemistry simplifies migration testing requirements, resulting in greater efficiency and cost-effectiveness for converters while maintaining compliance and safety levels.

Flexocure LEAP addresses migration risk in indirect food packaging, including challenging substrates such as polyethylene, and offers versatility across label and packaging printing applications. The ink range delivers high curing speed, strong color strength, excellent adhesion and press performance.

'At Flint Group, we are committed to providing cutting-edge technologies that offer converters greater business stability,' noted Paul Winstanley, vice president technology and product management. 'Regulations are always evolving, and optimized inks like Flexocure LEAP make it easier to meet regulatory challenges.'

Flint Group will launch Flexocure LEAP first in Europe, with plans for global rollout to follow.