Futura hot melts for the food packaging industry

Futura hot melts have been specially developed for the food packaging industry, where safety and hygiene are of paramount importance. These hot melt adhesives are EU and FDA approved and offer excellent adhesion to various packaging materials, such as paper, cardboard and plastic. Thanks to their low processing temperature and fast degradation time, Futura hot melts are not only energy-efficient, but also ideal for maintaining the integrity of food products. Moreover, they are odourless and completely free of harmful substances, contributing to a safe and clean production environment. Want to know more about how Futura hot melts can optimise your packaging processes? Fill in the contact form below and we will contact you soon.

Adhesives for food packaging often have to meet strict requirements to ensure the safety and integrity of the packaged food. Such as:

1. FDA and EU approval: Adhesives must comply with the regulations of authorities such as the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Union (EU). This means that adhesive formulations must contain only approved ingredients that are safe for indirect or direct contact with food.
2. No migration of harmful substances: The adhesive must not release (migrate) harmful chemicals into the food. This requires careful selection of raw materials that are inert and have no harmful effects on food quality.
3. Odour and taste-free: Glues should not give off any odour or taste that could affect the quality or properties of the food.
4. Thermal and chemical stability: The adhesive must withstand the temperatures and processes commonly used in food packaging, such as refrigeration, pasteurisation or heating, without affecting adhesion or safety.
5. Good adhesive properties: The adhesive must adhere effectively to a wide range of substrates commonly used in food packaging, such as paper, cardboard, plastic and aluminium, without damaging or loosening the packaging.
6. Complying with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices): The production of adhesives for food packaging must also sometimes be done according to good manufacturing methods to avoid contamination and ensure consistently safe products.
7. Documentation and traceability: Manufacturers usually have to keep extensive documentation on the composition of the adhesive and the production process, so that each product can be traced in case of problems or recalls.

These requirements help ensure that adhesives used in food packaging are safe and contribute to the protection and preservation of food products.