Flexible packaging is essential in ensuring the safety, quality and shelf-life of packaged consumer products. Such packaging, commonly referred to as cling film or plastic wrap, is often comprised of layers bonded together with adhesives (multilayer) and imprinted with product information. During the process of manufacturing, shipping or storage, the packaging itself might leach solvents from the adhesives and printing inks or finishes into the very product it was meant to protect. When these are food products, those solvents can pose significant health risks and negatively impact the taste, aroma, or appearance of the product.
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