The Lab, a facility that provides a dedicated resource for pilot runs and quality assurance testing for beverage producers, has been awarded the advanced designation as a SpecMetrix Certified laboratory.
The metal packaging industry demands a high-performing coating with a food safety profile desirable to consumers, which not only avoids BPA, but also other materials of concern such as epoxy, styrene or phenolic crosslinkers.
The consumer wants it all. The commonwealth wants what’s best for all. As scientists, we keep proving that we can meet that high standard. And the work is far from over.
This company has developed a BPA-free coating based on acetoacetyl- modified soybean oil (Soy-PK) and demonstrated its potential application for coating food and beverage containers.
Global beverage can manufacturer, Rexam PLC, recently recognized Henkel for "Excellence in Supply" at its annual Supplier Awards for Europe and Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.