FINAT Labelling News Online | 21 December 2021 Resent on 23-12 as the previous edition contained an error.
President’s Blog Thoughts and Best Wishes Going into 2022
After the outbreak of the Pandemic at the beginning of last year, 2021 has been another turbulent year that demanded the utmost of our adaptability. A year ago, my predecessor already praised our industry’s stress resistance, when demand for labels in critical sectors exploded, while at the same time labour and raw materials were short in supply due to global travel restrictions and local lockdowns. But what happened at sector level in 2020 was only small beer compared to the global supply chain disruptions that became apparent in 2021.
FINAT News The FINAT office will be closed from Monday 27 - Friday 31 December. We look forward to answering all your emails and queries on Monday, 3 January. New FINAT Publications FINAT Radar #16, Brand Owner Edition Now Available
More than 60 brand owners and printed packaging buyers participated in the 2021 Brand Owner Survey and a select group of additional companies representing different end-use segments agreed to participate in extensive one-on-one interviews, making this edition of the FINAT Radar particularly informative. The report will provide you with an overview of how brands and label buyers view the current state of the industry, in addition to how optimistic they are about growth in the label volumes they will purchase in the coming year. Enjoy reading the winter edition.
FINAT Yearbook Combined Interactive Edition 2020/2021
Expected to arrive at your office just before Christmas*, this 116- page book is packed with facts and inspiration. It recounts the stories and accomplishments of our association in Covid times (2020 & 2021), presents the latest updates in terms of industry statistics and regulatory developments, celebrates the winners of four competitions (FINAT Label, Sustainability, #LABELicious and the L9-WLA) and above all provides a clear example of FINAT's roadmap for the future. Also, various QR codes throughout the book will link you to numerous videos and recordings of meetings. Worthwhile checking out.
Click here to access the online version.
* shipment to non-European countries may be delayed Education | Knowledge FINAT Webinar Series: 11 January 2022, 13.00 CET
Register now for FINAT's latest webinar titled: RecyClass Guidelines, presented by Fabrizio di Gregorio. This webinar was initially planned for the 14th of December 2021. Design for Recyling Guidelines supports users on how they can improve the overall recyclability of their product. Let's Talk Technology Video Animation of FINAT Test Methods # 1 & 2 now Online
Over the years, FINAT's Technical Handbook has been updated, extended and embellished. As a supplement to and in order to give a clearer and simple representation of the relevant test methods, FINAT's Technical Committee decided to develop video animations. The first two videos that have reached completion concern FTM 1 (peel adhesion 180o) and FTM 2 (peel adhesion 90o). More videos are in the making. Awards / Competitions Three FINAT Members Awarded in the WorldStar Awards Competition
WorldStar received a record number of 440 entries from 37 countries. In total 240 entries were rewarded. Among the winners were also three FINAT members: CCL (A), IPE Industria Gráfica (ES) and Colognia Press (CZ). We congratulate them on their achievement. Detailed information can be found on the WorldStar website.
Public Affairs SUSTAINABILITY / RECYCLING
EU Harmonised Model for Consumer Sorting Instructions
A joint proposal by the packaging industry to the European Commission calls for the establishment of a EU harmonized model for consumer sorting instructions to be included in the revision of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive. The proposal was led by EUROPEN, and FINAT endorsed it together with 39 other industry associations. The update of the PPWD is a unique opportunity to enable setting a common system for sorting packaging at the source in a harmonized way, to leverage the most effective features of national recycling schemes. The aim is to ultimately improve the rate and quality of separate waste collection at the consumer level, to boost the circular economy for packaging materials. News from the Industry
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