New Clondalkin Packaging Eliminates Mineral Oil Migration 

Mineral oil hydrocarbons derive from printing ink used in newsprint, which is commonly used to make recycled cardboard for food packaging. Some recent studies have linked these mineral oils to the inflammation of internal organs, including the liver, spleen and lymph nodes.

Christian Claes, business development director at Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Wentus, comments, “The development of the WENTOPRO-barrier film is an important advance for the food packaging industry. The subject of mineral hydrocarbon exposure through food and the potential consumer health risks of this is a hot topic at the moment. Our protective film offers food manufacturers protection and reassurance that their products carry very limited risk of any such contamination."