Baby eating
PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers has helped a leading Japanese infant care brand to meet stringent food safety standards.
The company helped the business to develop a new feeding set for babies and toddlers using an advanced soft grip Versaflex TPE material in the bowl, cup and spoon. Moreover, the manufacturer was able to meet critical food contact regulations in both Japan and China while simultaneously delivering an experience that reinforces their brand reputation.
Charles Page, Director of Global marketing, PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers, said: "We worked closely with this customer to understand the application's needs and were able to formulate a solution that meets today's increasingly rigorous food-contact safety requirements.
"At the same time, we helped the customer to create a distinctive product that is dishwasher safe and softer than silicone for a more child-friendly experience."
The PolyOne specialty formulation helped the customer meet both Japan's Fatty Food Migration test and China's Guobiao (GB) Standards test. In addition, this TPE material uses existing moulds, eliminating the cost of new moulds and reducing development time, enabling the manufacturer to enjoy more cost-efficient production without delay while driving brand growth.