PFAS-free paper packaging for pet food

UPM Speciality Papers is responding to the pet food market's growing demand for environmentally friendly packaging solutions by offering paper-based alternatives to plastics and packaging containing PFAS chemicals.

UPM Speciality Papers is responding to the pet food market's growing demand for environmentally friendly packaging solutions by offering paper-based alternatives to plastics and packaging containing PFAS chemicals.

PFAS chemicals, also known as eternity chemicals, are often used to achieve fat resistance - an important requirement for animal feed packaging. However, PFAS chemicals are harmful to health and are therefore gradually being withdrawn from circulation. For example, it is expected that the forthcoming EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will prohibit packaging products containing PFAS chemicals from being placed on the market.

„With a ban on PFAS chemicals expected in the EU, UPM Speciality Papers can support converters and brand owners with this change. UPM's barrier papers can provide an excellent Grease resistance without the use of PFAS chemicals achieve.“

Kalle Luomi, Senior Manager, Product Stewardship, UPM Speciality Papers

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Depending on customer requirements, the company offers a Wide range of packaging papers for pet food to. One example is the UPM Asendo Pro barrier paper, which offers recyclability and grease resistance. combined with excellent printing properties.

„Good packaging not only protects what is being sold, but also sells the product it protects. That's why we are delighted to be able to offer pet food brands food-safe packaging that also ensures the attractiveness of their products on the shelf - and reduces plastic.“

Marco Tramontano, Sales Director at UPM Speciality Papers

Source: UPM Speciality Papers

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