PVC Packaging
For more than half a century, PVC or vinyl has been used on a global basis to meet specific functional food and beverage packaging needs. It suits many different food types, offering good clarity and physical properties, including heat tolerance, controllable gas and moisture vapour transmission capabilities and sealing performance.
Benefits of using PVC as packaging material
Durable, dependable, light weight and strong.
A naturally clear resin that is resistant to oils and provides an excellent barrier to most gases.
Offers excellent resistance to strong acids, bases and to many organic solvents
An excellent choice for salad dressings, mineral- and cooking oils, vinegars and honey, as well as for shampoos and cosmetic products.
SAVA registers as PRO for PVC packaging producers
PRO Registration number: 19/7/5/P/PRO/20220811/034
The Southern African Vinyls Association (SAVA) has registered as a Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) in order to represent the interests of the PVC packaging producers operating in South Africa.
Producers are charged a levy of R250.00 for every tonne of rigid or flexible packaging they put onto the South African market. SAVA is responsible for reporting on behalf of these producers to DFFE and uses the funds raised to support post-consumer and post-industrial PVC packaging recycling projects for films, bottles, blister packs and other items.
Size of the PVC packaging market in South Africa
Only 12,600 tonnes (or 9 %) of the locally consumed PVC goes into packaging such as bottles, thermoformed punnets, blister packs, clingfilm and other flexible packaging. Although a small volume polymer packaging material, it is important to note that it has very specific and necessary application values. All of these vinyl products are recyclable, in high demand by recyclers and help to reduce the amount of energy and raw materials needed to produce new products.
Various uses and applications
Other rigid vinyl packaging applications include tamper-resistant packaging such as used for over-the-counter medications, blister packs and clamshells typically used for cellphone simcards. Flexible vinyl is used as packaging around consumer products or food grade quality clingfilm owing to the fact that it has a very low permeability to water vapor and oxygen and therefore helps to preserve the freshness of food.
Cling Film
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.
Cling film is one of the vinyl products that is frequently criticised with health concerns over migration levels, use of harmful substances etc. In an effort to address these issues SAVA has launched a 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.
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Postal Address: Private Bag X68, Halfway House, 1680
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)
Invoicing Details:
The Southern African Vinyls Association (SAVA)
C/O Plastics SA, 18 Gazelle Avenue
Midrand, Gauteng 1685
VAT No: 4650264445
Tel: (+27 21) 531-0313 or (+27 71) 083-5219
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