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PPWR Article 5 takes effect 12 Aug 2026. Learn the 100 mg/kg heavy metal limit and new PFAS thresholds for food-contact packaging, and how to stay compliant.
Oct 08 2026
Learn what printers, converters & packaging brands must complete for EU PPWR compliance by 12 Aug 2026. StarColor supplies PFAS-free, heavy-metal compliant water-based & UV printing inks.
Sep 25 2026
What does “FDA-tested” really mean for food packaging ink? With the EU PPWR now ending film lamination, StarColors FDA-compliant, low-migration gravure water-based ink is ready for direct surface printing on napkins, paper cups, fry boxes and pizza boxes
Sep 16 2026
Practical guide to control color consistency and maintain ΔE less than 2 for flexo printing with water-based inks. Learn ink management, plate & pressure control, drying & humidity regulation and troubleshooting.
Sep 10 2026
Distinguish surface curing failure and inner‑layer curing failure of flexo UV inks. Learn practical diagnosis methods, root‑cause analysis and field‑proven troubleshooting solutions for printing production.
Sep 05 2026
Analyze delayed bubbling & delamination failure of BOPP/PE gravure reverse‑printed dry‑laminated film after 2‑3 months storage, covers both solvent‑based and water‑based ink, practical troubleshooting and process solutions for flexible packaging manufactu
Aug 26 2026
EU PPWR (EU) 2025/40 fully enforces on Aug 12, 2026. StarColor PFAS-free water-based ink passes official PPWR & PFAS testing, helping packaging factories avoid EU detention and recall risks.
Aug 22 2026
This article analyzes three root causes for incomplete UV ink curing on non‑woven substrates, including low‑speed capillary penetration, UV light scattering and uneven ink‑film thickness.
Aug 05 2026
Deep technical analysis of UV ink cracking issues on PETG heat shrink film, including resin mismatch, over-curing, interface defects, ink layer thickness and storage stress accumulation, root causes & technical solutions.
Jul 20 2026
StarColor implements strict quantitative color control. All finished ink batches are delivered with color difference ΔE less than 1.0, eliminating batch-to-batch color drift for flexible packaging printers.
Jul 13 2026