UPM Raflatac launches FDA-approved adhesive for direct labeling of fruit and vegetables

UPM Raflatac has launched RH04FG, a hotmelt adhesive that is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for direct contact with fruit and vegetable skin.

Foodgloss OBA and RH04FG meet FDA requirements 21 CFR 176.170 and 176.180 for facestocks and 21 CFR 175.125(b)(2) for adhesives

RH04FG offers high initial tack for affixing labels to all fruits and vegetables while increasing automated labeling accuracy.

Currently, this adhesive is paired with Foodgloss OBA, an FDA-approved lightweight glossy paper that is optical brightening agent-free.

Foodgloss OBA and RH04FG meet FDA requirements 21 CFR 176.170 and 176.180 for facestocks and 21 CFR 175.125(b)(2) for adhesives.

Jean-Marc Borel, specials business director for UPM Raflatac in the Americas, said: ‘We’re pleased to offer a unique fruit and vegetable labeling solution that goes the extra mile to increase customer confidence.

‘Both the facestock and adhesive meet tough FDA requirements for direct contact with raw fruits and vegetables.’