SPMC Releases New White Paper On Rollstock Storage and Handling

January 20, 2024

Sterile barrier film manufacturers often have little direct input on how their customers will be storing the flexible materials they purchase from them. The Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers Council (SPMC) has released a new white paper titled Rollstock Storage and Handling to provide general guidance and insight into how environment can potentially affect rollstock packaging materials.

Developed by the SPMC’s Technical Committee, the new document’s guidance explores best practices for the storage and handling of laminated materials. The paper focuses on five key environmental factors — temperature, humidity, environment, physical protection, and time and equilibration — and the role each plays in maintaining the rollstock’s quality and integrity during storage and handling. Read full article in FlexPack VOICE magazine.