Cling Film Compliance Initiative
PVC (vinyl) cling film has been widely and commercially used since the 1950’s to wrap and protect foods such as vegetable, fruit, meat, biscuit, etc. It offers a high clarity, puncture resistant packaging solution that keeps food fresher for longer, allows for quick, visual identification and has literally revolutionised the food industry. PVC cling film is food grade and manufactured from polyvinyl chloride and is available in various thicknesses, widths, and specifications
PVC cling film has been widely and commercially used since the 1950’s to wrap and protect foods such as vegetable, fruit, meat, biscuit, etc. It offers a high clarity, puncture resistant packaging solution that keeps food fresher for longer, allows for quick, visual identification and has literally revolutionised the food industry.
Vinyl cling film is food grade and manufactured from polyvinyl chloride and is available in various thicknesses, widths, and specifications.
Benefits of using PVC cling film
Clingfilm's overriding brand benefit and promise is freshness
It is useful for wrapping a variety of cooked food, fruits, vegetables, dairy products, sweets, meat, seafood and a whole lot more
It preserves the moisture and aroma in foods wrapped in it and keeps cooked food, fruits and vegetables fresh and juicy
Ensures lock-tight freshness
PVC cling film is a food grade, self-sealing, stretchable and hygienic freshness film for domestic as well as institutional applications
High rate O2 and CO2 transmission and excellent moisture retention
SAVA’s Cling Film Compliance Initiative.
In an effort to address these issues, SAVA has launched a PVC Cling film Compliance Framework (VCCF) which applies to raw material suppliers, intermediate compounders, converters or film manufacturers and distributors and importers to wholesale and retail market. It creates a detailed guidance document whereby industry members:
Sign a Declaration of Compliance (DoC) that all raw materials, intermediates and substances used in the manufacture of their Vinyl Clingfilm, have been Food Approved
Agree to comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Agree to the use of correct and approved labelling codes together with “Intended Use “information
Agree to have their products and documents at every level in supply chain audited by an independent SAVA representative under a signed NDA
Meeting these standards will be supported by SAVA’s “Green Tick” as a sign of excellence that gives end-users of locally manufactured vinyl products immediate peace of mind and consumer confidence.
Below is SAVA’s brochure explaining the benefits of using PVC cling film:
A visual display of using PVC cling film compared with other plastics polymers:
Benefits of PVC cling film webinar
SAVA hosted a webinar during which Dario Coppola, Product Manager at the Fabbri Group (worldwide industrial leaders in the production and sale of plain and printed films) presented on the benefits of using PVC cling film versus film made from other polymers.
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Email:
Chairman: Wessel Oelofse (Chairman@savinyls.co.za)
Chief Executive Officer: Monique Holtzhausen (CEO@savinyls.co.za)
Administration: Sarah Walters (Admin@savinyls.co.za)
Finance: Annamarie Botha (Finance@savinyls.co.za)
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