- Stahl achieved full GIO compliance for its food-packaging coatings before the January 2027 deadline.
- The compliance covers water-based varnishes, barrier coatings, heat-seal coatings, UV-curable coatings, and primers.
- Each technology underwent testing, documentation updates, and reformulation to meet GIO standards.
- Stahl's early compliance offers planning reliability and reduces qualification risks for customers.
Early GIO Compliance
Stahl has achieved full compliance with the German Printing Ink Ordinance (GIO) for its entire range of food-packaging coating technologies ahead of the January 2027 deadline. This proactive approach ensures that Stahl's products are ready for future regulatory requirements.
Comprehensive Coverage
The compliance spans various technologies, including water-based overprint varnishes, advanced barrier coatings, heat-seal and functional coatings, low-migration UV-curable coatings, and primers. Each technology has been rigorously tested, with documentation updates and reformulations as needed to align with GIO standards.
Regulatory Transition
The GIO, part of the German Consumer Goods Ordinance, sets strict rules for substances in printing inks and coatings for food packaging. Stahl began preparing for these requirements well in advance, ensuring that its products meet the criteria before the regulation takes effect.
Benefits for Customers
By securing compliance early, Stahl provides converters, printers, and brand owners with planning reliability and reduced qualification risks. Customers benefit from a fully compliant product range that supports uninterrupted production and supply continuity, along with transparent regulatory documentation to facilitate audits and assurance programs.
