Toyo Ink Europe has launched a new low migration ink, called Steraflex GIO, to enhance its flexographic print performance.

This new low migration ink is engineered to deliver print and press performance on various label substrates, sleeves, and applications where minimal migration is crucial.

Steraflex GIO meets the stringent standards set by the European Printing Ink Association, Swiss Ordinance, the ECHA SVHC list, and other European regulations, including the German Ink Ordinance (GIO).

It is said to be free from intentionally added photo initiator 379, thus meeting present and future stipulations of the GIO. This adherence instils confidence in printers and brand proprietors, especially when crafting packaging for delicate uses in the food and pharmaceutical industries, stated the company.

The next-generation binder system in Steraflex GIO ensures enhanced adhesion on a wide array of substrates, including standard films and challenging label materials.

It exhibits a significant improvement in bond strength, particularly on low-surface tension substrates such as biaxially oriented polypropylene, offering converters and brands more versatility without sacrificing the quality or safety of the print.

Toyo Ink Europe sales and corporate strategy general manager Ismail Yilmaz said: "With increasing regulatory scrutiny on food packaging inks, compliance and transparency are more important than ever.”

Additionally, the Toyo Ink Europe team has completed intensive training at Omet Demo Center to improve its flexographic expertise.

The company said in a statement: “This hands-on programme deepened our understanding of flexographic printing and brought together colleagues from different departments and regions to strengthen both our know-how and cooperation.”

The session further bolstered the company’s ongoing partnership with Italian distributor T&K.