Low Migration Ink for Food & Pharmaceutical Packaging

The TWG-OF-LMI is a low migration offset ink from TriWill Group, formulated to minimise ink component migration through packaging materials into food, pharmaceutical, and sensitive consumer products. As US brand owners and retailers tighten their packaging compliance requirements, low migration inks have become a critical specification for offset printers working in these sectors.

TriWill Group supplies TWG-OF-LMI to US packaging converters, folding carton printers, and label manufacturers producing packaging for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care applications.

Key Features

• Low Migration Formulation: Restricted photoinitiators and solvents to minimise migration risk.
• Compliance Documentation: Full compliance documentation available on request.
• Broad Substrate Range: Suitable for folding carton, label stock, and flexible packaging board.
• Industry Standards: Formulated in accordance with recognised LMI ink guidelines.
• Full Color Range: Available as a complete CMYK process set plus selected spot colors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is low migration ink important for food packaging?

Conventional printing inks contain chemicals that can migrate through packaging into the food product over time. Low migration inks are formulated with restricted raw materials to minimise this risk.

What regulations apply to low migration inks in the US?

Food packaging inks are subject to FDA regulations on indirect food additives. TriWill Group provides compliance documentation for TWG-OF-LMI on request.

Does TWG-OF-LMI require special press handling?

Yes. Low migration ink performance also depends on press cleanliness and avoidance of contamination from conventional inks. TriWill Group provides full technical guidance.