Siegwerk has entered the pharmaceutical packaging segment in India with a new range of mineral oil-free inks designed to address concerns around ink migration and consumer safety.
The move follows the company’s INR 350-crore investment in India to expand its R&D, manufacturing, and sustainability capabilities.
Conventional offset printing inks often contain mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOHs), substances under regulatory scrutiny for their potential to migrate into packaged products.
Regulatory bodies in the EU tighten norms around the presence of mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOHs) in food and pharmaceutical packaging.
Siegwerk aims to bridge the gap by promoting awareness and supporting the development of higher safety standards within the industry.
Author's summary: Siegwerk introduces mineral oil-free inks for pharma packaging.