Changes to allergen labelling

Holistic approach throughout the entire process

The success of the initial packaging tests is based on Syntegon’s “paper-ON-form” solution developed in Beringen, Switzerland helped to implement paper packaging on the HRM flow wrapper for single bars at Mars’ Balisto® production site in Viersen, Germany. The multipack was a special challenge. Despite its size, the single bars must remain stable. “The test will provide us with comprehensive information on how the new packaging performs under production conditions, in retail and in the everyday lives of consumers,” Santegoeds adds. “We can use the pilot to realign our packaging in more Mars business units. When it comes to Syntegon, once more the project revealed the company’s packaging strengths, which we will gladly fall back on in the future. We are convinced that we will be able to further optimize the results with our partner from the packaging industry.” Far from being the only paper-based product ever, for Mars Wrigley the Balisto® bar is a first step in a right direction.

“ for Mars Wrigley the Balisto® bar is a first step in a right direction ”

Changes to allergen labelling for fast food and takeaway restaurants

The changes to labelling requirements helps to protect consumers by providing potentially life-saving allergen information on packaging. This legislation is also known as Natasha’s Law.

Any food business that produces PPDS food is required to label it with the name of the food and a full ingredients list. Allergenic ingredients must be emphasised within this list. This can include food that consumers select themselves, for example from a display unit, as well as products kept behind a counter, or some food sold at mobile or temporary outlets.