# 181 - Can low migration inks be sustainable and fun? YES! with Mell Bishop and Jim Harris from ACTEGA

- Show: [People of Packaging](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging)
- Published: 2023-02-14
- Length: 27m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-02-14-181-can-low-migration-inks-be-sustainable-and-fun-yes-with-mell-bishop-and-jim-h
- Listen: https://encase.substack.com/p/181-can-low-migration-inks-be-sustainable

## Summary

Mell Bishop, Global Market Manager for Labels, and Jim Harris, Director of Sales for Flexible Packaging at ACTEGA, discuss the development and market impact of their SafeShield low migration ink portfolio. They explain how the product addresses critical health and safety concerns regarding chemical migration in flexible packaging, particularly following regulatory scrutiny of brands like Nestlé. The conversation highlights the technical advantages of SafeShield, including its zero-odor profile, which is essential for preserving the sensory experience of sensitive products like cosmetics, coffee, and baby formula.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-02-14-181-can-low-migration-inks-be-sustainable-and-fun-yes-with-mell-bishop-and-jim-h#t=0) Introduction and Guest Backgrounds
- [3:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-02-14-181-can-low-migration-inks-be-sustainable-and-fun-yes-with-mell-bishop-and-jim-h#t=224) ACTEGA's Global Structure and SafeShield Launch
- [12:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-02-14-181-can-low-migration-inks-be-sustainable-and-fun-yes-with-mell-bishop-and-jim-h#t=733) The Science of Migration and Health Risks
- [17:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-02-14-181-can-low-migration-inks-be-sustainable-and-fun-yes-with-mell-bishop-and-jim-h#t=1058) Vapor Phase Migration and Odor Control
- [21:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-02-14-181-can-low-migration-inks-be-sustainable-and-fun-yes-with-mell-bishop-and-jim-h#t=1315) Market Adoption and Product Portfolio

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)
- [Packaging design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/packaging-design)

## Most relevant to

established companies

## Mentioned

- ACTEGA (company)
- SafeShield (product)
- Nestlé (company)
- Label Expo (other)
- WS Packaging (company)
- Fortis (company)
- Myers (company)
- Eco-Leaf (product)
- Signite (product)

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