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BCF: Raw Material Shortages Could Impact on Availability of Food Packaging

Printing ink manufacturers across Europe are reporting reduced availability of ethanol and n- propanol, per BCF.

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By: Anthony Locicero

Copy editor, New York Post

Printing ink manufacturers across Europe are reporting reduced availability of ethanol and n- propanol, the British Coatings Federation reported.    These are key inputs into the production of printed packaging inks and other materials, like varnishes, which, in turn, are vital in the production of consumer product packaging.    The use of these inks and packaging materials helps ensure food and pharmaceutical products, among others, reach the consumer in the best and most useable condit...

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