2016/04/21

New Webinars “Basics in Migration” and “Ways to Improve Food Safety”

Henkel Shares Important Knowledge on Food Safe Packaging

Food packaging safety is an issue to which Henkel – as the leading solution provider for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings – is deeply committed. On its knowledge platform “Food Safe Packaging Portal” Henkel will host two webinars imparting crucial industry knowledge on basic food safety topics. 

“Basics in Migration – Adhesives in Food Packaging” 
On April 29, 2016, at 10:00 AM CEST Henkel expert Dr. Andre Weiss, Head of Lab Analytical Instruments will speak about “Basics in Migration – Adhesives in Food Packaging”. In his webinar, he will talk about what migration means and how it occurs. Another important topic will be the measurement and evaluation of migration. Furthermore, he will discuss the role adhesives play in migration.

“Ways to Improve Food Safety” 
In the following webinar on May 11, 2016, at 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM CEST, Dr. Monika Tönnießen, Manager Product Safety & Regulatory Affairs, will go into more detail on migration in her webinar “Ways to Improve Food Safety”. There are several factors that may influence migration, e.g. the amount of adhesive applied, the structure of the packaging, the type of filled good, the storage time and more. By being aware of these factors, the entire food industry can easily contribute to reducing migration risks at each production stage. 
The live webinars focus on important issues surrounding food packaging safety. Participants will also be able to pose their questions live to the Henkel presenters during the webinars. Those interested in participating can register at www.henkel.com/foodsafety. Once they have registered, they will also gain access to the Premium Area, which offers further webinars, white papers, a FAQ section, and videos covering a range of key issues. Henkel provides a short introductory video for the webinar “Ways to Improve Food Safety” here: http://www.henkel-adhesives.com/ways-to-improve 

Henkel operates worldwide with leading brands and technologies in three business units: 
Laundry & Home Care, Beauty Care and Adhesive Technologies. Founded in 1876, Henkel holds globally leading market positions, both in the consumer and in the industrial businesses, with well-known brands such as Persil, Schwarzkopf and Loctite. Henkel employs about 50,000 people and reported sales of 18.1 billion euros and adjusted operating profit of 2.9 billion euros in fiscal 2015. Henkel’s preferred shares are listed in the German stock index DAX.

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Contact	Kerstin Paschen	Press office: Rashid Elshahed
Phone	+49 211 797-4858	+49 8912445158 
E-mail	kerstin.paschen@henkel.com	henkel.adhesive-technologies@emanatepr.com

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

The following material is available:

The introductory video for Henkel’s Food Safety Webinar “Ways to Improve Food Safety” can be found here: http://www.henkel-adhesives.com/ways-to-improve 
The video file can be provided on request: henkel.adhesive-technologies@emanatepr.com 

Dr. Andre Weiss, Head of Lab Analytical Instruments

Dr. Monika Toenniessen, Manager Product Safety & Regulatory Affairs