In connection with the incident at the Regional Cancer Centre (RCC) in Thiruvananthapuram where there was a drug label mismatch, wherein a chemotherapy drug meant for lung cancer was packed inside a carton marked as drugs for brain cancer, the Kerala State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has directed that legal proceedings be expedited and completed against the pharma firm which supplied the drugs.

As a part of the agreement that both companies signed, the Corporation will be providing the brand with 10 million aluminium bottles to address the growing demand, as well as supporting its commitment to maintaining circular-economic packaging. Mainly sourced from Europe and the UK, the brand makes use of 100 per cent recycled aluminium with the aim of minimising carbon footprint and eliminating the need for long-distance imports.

Films for Future (F3) project seeks to end packaging waste with sustainable cellulose-based coatings.

The F3 project, launched in 2022, is a collaborative effort between VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, LUT University, and 34 industrial partners innovating sustainable packaging.

Funded by the EU’s ERDF funding programme, this initiative aims to develop a sustainable, cellulose-based film alternative to replace plastic films currently used in packaging.

Xaar’s partnership with Polipress International in Italy is delivering advanced digital embellishment solutions to the premium label market. Through the installation of Xaar’s Versatex printbar the collaboration is transforming label production for high-value applications, particularly in the wine industry.

Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has been awarded the 2026 EcoVadis Sustainability Achievement Award in the category “Best New Program”. This prestigious recognition from EcoVadis, one of the world’s most renowned providers of business sustainability ratings, reflects Siegwerk’s exceptional progress in establishing a human rights-oriented and forward‑thinking sustainable procurement program. According to the jury, the company sets a new benchmark for early‑stage sustainable procurement initiatives.