In the food sector, packaging is one of the most important aspects because it determines the correct conservation of food.. From a safety and reliability point of view, Plastic is definitely the material that offers the greatest guarantees. Not only that, thanks to the use of certain granules, it is possible to obtain plastic packaging with particular characteristics, such as protection from sources of light or heat, which could compromise the properties of the food.
Why Food Grade Plastic Is Safer Than Other Materials
In recent decades, attention to food safety has grown steadily, because it goes hand in hand with a greater sensitivity to health in general. Ensuring healthy and safe food is therefore one of the priorities of the food industry., which is why they often prefer plastic to other materials such as cardboard and glass for product containment. Plastics, such as Polyethylene (PE) and Polypropylene (PP), in fact, are particularly suitable for contact with food., especially with the dry ones, then there are the composite plastics or also called "coupled" which ensure protection of the 100% from external contact (think for example of how many bags are touched on supermarket shelves); furthermore They are non-toxic and impermeable to water or gases.
Other important features include the flexibility, the resistence and the transparency of the material, which allows you to see the product inside, promoting its sale.
Glass, cardboard or aluminum cannot boast these characteristics and make the food more susceptible to alterations or modifications.
Polyethylene or Polypropylene packaging allows you to preserve food for longer while maintaining its properties intact., not only because they provide adequate protection but also because they are very resistant to impacts or contact with other materials, and to deterioration, unlike cardboard.
Safe packaging is certified packaging
Staying on the subject of food safety, It is important to underline that the raw material used for the packaging must be certified and declared suitable for contact with food.. In fact, there are specific and strict community standards to follow throughout the production process, starting from the choice of plastic material and granules used. In particular, reference is made to the UNI EN 15553/2008 certifications, on food safety and ISO 9001:2015 which guarantees a production system in line with the highest quality and safety standards. At Teamplast we obtain and periodically renew both certifications and we have also adopted an internal detailed Quality and Safety Policy aimed, among other things, at ensuring constant commitment to improving and researching the products used.
PE and PP: Safe, Reliable and Customized
In addition to all the positive properties of plastic that we have already listed, let's not forget the aesthetic aspect, also because these are products intended for sale. Thanks to modern printing techniques it is possible to obtain personalized packaging tailored to the company image., in addition to obviously being able to reproduce information and technical specifications related to the contained product.
The result is therefore a finished product that is unique in its kind and designed on the basis of the specific needs of the customer..
Teamplast products for the food industry
We have been working in the food industry for many years and have gained in-depth knowledge of the needs of those who work in that sector.. There are many aspects to consider when thinking about the containment and preservation of food, from the choice of raw materials, to the thickness of the plastic material or its shape and size.
At Teamplast we produce many products for the food sector including:
- Printed PP Envelopes
- Neutral or coloured PE bin covers
- Neutral or coloured and printed PE UV barrier envelopes
- Printed Coex PP Coils
- Neutral or colored and printed PE envelopes
- Neutral or colored and printed PE reels
And much more. Furthermore, each product is made according to specific customer requests, so we can design the most suitable packaging for your food or final use.
