IBE-BVI-Belgian Packaging Institute

Did you ever wonder what we mean by "migration tests" for Food Contact Materials? And why is it so important? We made short video to explain it! Do you want to watch it? Click the link below: https://lnkd.in/es97x5JP Do you want more information on this specific test or on our Food Contact Materials department? You can find all the information via this link: https://lnkd.in/e7Bxr9m7 #IBEBVI #packaging #FCM #migrationtest

🌱 NEW TRAINING ALERT! 🌍 Are you part of an SME or are you passionate about making a positive impact? Ready to enhance your business practices with sustainability at the core? Join us for an exclusive ESG Training tailored just for you! 🔍 Dive into the world of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. 📈 Unlock your knowledge on EU green deal and sustainability. Understand what CSRD is and discover what it takes to comply. 💼 Gain invaluable insights on how to start your sustainability report, thanks to practical examples. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be ready for the sustainability revolution. Register now! https://lnkd.in/eCv3N-s8 #ESG #Sustainability #SME #CSRD #Report #IBEBVI #packaging #Earthday

On March 13, 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) provided an update on its proposal to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under REACH. Initially proposed on February 7, 2023, in response to a request from five EU Member States, the proposal aims to restrict or ban most uses of PFAS, including in food-contact materials. Read the entire article! EN: https://lnkd.in/e9ukSQXP NL: https://lnkd.in/ef4AtTst FR: https://lnkd.in/eArrf7g2 #IBEBVI #packaging #PFAS #ECHA

Geïnteresseerd in de kunststoffen verpakkingsindustrie? We hebben iets voor jou! Schrijf je in voor onze nieuwe training van Jozef Van Dun https://lnkd.in/eXgjtmuH #packaging #verpakkingen #IBEBVI #kunststof

Ben je geïnteresseerd in PFAS? Zit je in de verpakkingsindustrie? Wij hebben de opleiding die u nodig hebt!   Schrijf je in voor onze training! https://lnkd.in/eDYp2y4d #PFAS #IBEBVI #packaging #verpakkingen

On January 23, 2024, the European Commission took a significant step toward enhancing public health by adopting new minimum hygiene specifications for materials and products coming into contact with drinking water. Do you want to know more? Click the link below! EN: https://lnkd.in/e_vQWAfi NL: https://lnkd.in/efdRw9cY FR: https://lnkd.in/eB7NWx6i #IBEBVI #packaging #FCM #EC #europeancommission

Unveiling our combined Vibration and Low-Pressure Testing Equipment: We are delighted to announce our newest in-house testing equipment: a low-pressure chamber which is compatible with our Random Vibration platform. This marks a significant improvement in our capabilities and will help for validating packaging integrity under real-world conditions. Do you want to know more? Click here! EN: https://lnkd.in/egdgCtZX NL: https://lnkd.in/erTaCY53 FR: https://lnkd.in/eq2iU7JY #IBEBVI #packaging

Are you interested in consumer behavior with regard to packaging? Then you can’t miss our latest article on this topic!   The Compostable Coalition UK completed a trial to assess and enhance the proper disposal of compostable packaging. The trial not only focused on providing clear instructions but also included educational resources developed in collaboration with behavioral scientists from the University of Sheffield.   Do you want to find out more about the results of this study? Click here! EN: https://lnkd.in/dynTuZXj NL: https://lnkd.in/gwwtMsns FR: https://lnkd.in/d7xTNgZJ #IBEBVI #UK #packaging #consumer #behavior

New restrictions on BPA’s.   Recently the European Commission drafted a new proposal for significant restrictions on the use of bisphenol-A (BPA) in various food contact materials (FCMs), in response to findings from the European Food Safety Authority's (EFSA) comprehensive re-evaluation of BPA's safety.   Do you want to know more?  Click the link below! EN: https://lnkd.in/e4qxARyp NL: https://lnkd.in/e3bGGmNP FR: https://lnkd.in/e3bGGmNP #bpa #europeancommission #fcm #IBEBVI

Interested in material innovation within the packaging industry?   Read the second part of our article on the revival of gelatine! EN: https://lnkd.in/d_fZnAWE NL: https://lnkd.in/dqCXNZG4 FR: https://lnkd.in/dq-atENc #IBEBVI #packaging #materialinnovation