Smurfit Kappa’s food-safe MB12 carton, which helps customers eliminate mineral oil migration with a sustainable solution, is now available for primary packaging.
The company’s MB12 technology is designed to prevent the migration of mineral oil into packaged food. Mineral oil, which can be potentially harmful, mainly originates from printing inks which can remain in recycled packaging in low quantities.
Smurfit Kappa said other sources of mineral oil include food additives, processing aids and lubricants used in the food processing industry.
The company drew attention to an independent, year-long study by the Technical University of Dresden which found that “Smurfit Kappa’s MB12 was the most effective product on the market for protecting packaged food against potential contamination”.
Lars Henriksson, vice president of product development at Smurfit Kappa’s paper division, said: “Our customers have a diverse set of needs and we are committed to helping them find the right primary packaging for their requirements.
“Product safety remains at the forefront of what we do as an industry. Developing our unique MB12 primary packaging further demonstrates how we are innovating to provide a broad range of sustainable solutions for our customers that not only meet all food safety standards but that go one step further.”
MB12 is made using natural ingredients in recycled board. It is 100% recyclable and available in a range of weights.
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