2015/07/07

Expert Dr. Monika Tönnießen talks about “Adhesives for Food Contact Applications” at Smithers Pira’s event

Henkel publishes framework presentation for food safe packaging

At the recent Smithers Pira's Global Food Contact conference, Henkel expert Dr. Monika Tönnießen gave a framework presentation on “Adhesives for Food Contact Applications”. The well received document is available now on Henkel’s Food Safe Packaging Portal www.henkel.com/foodsafety.
Dr. Monika Tönnießen gave a clear outline on the latest developments for adhesives for food contact applications. The presentation went into detail on the regulatory background of adhesives in food contact, risk assessments for adhesives and communication of Non-Intentionally Added Substances (NIAS). Dr. Tönnießen also offered a global outlook for food contact adhesives. 
The presentation is available now in the Premium Area of Henkel’s Food Safe Packaging Portal www.henkel.com/foodsafety. In addition, this knowledge platform includes white papers, webinars, and videos dealing with the key matters of food safe packaging. 
A record breaking number of 181 delegates joined the two-day Global Food Contact conference in Rome, Italy from 19 to 21 May 2015 and heard presentations from industry experts and authorities across the entire food contact supply chain. 

Henkel operates worldwide with leading brands and technologies in three business areas: 
Laundry & Home Care, Beauty Care and Adhesive Technologies. Founded in 1876, Henkel holds globally leading market positions both in the consumer and industrial businesses with well-known brands such as Persil, Schwarzkopf and Loctite. Henkel employs almost 50,000 people and reported sales of 16.4 billion euros and adjusted operating profit of 2.6 billion euros in fiscal 2014. Henkel’s preferred shares are listed in the German stock index DAX.

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The Henkel expert Dr. Monika Tönnießen gave important information on the topic “Adhesives for Food Contact Applications”

The presentation is available now in the Premium Area of Henkel’s Food Safe Packaging Portal www.henkel.com/foodsafety