With the inauguration of India’s first dedicated production facility for Direct Food Contact (DFC) inks, hubergroup Print Solutions reached another significant milestone in May 2025. The state-of-the-art facility in Silvassa is entirely separated from other production areas, setting new standards in safety, sustainability, and innovation for food packaging.

The new facility produces the sheetfed ink series MGA CONTACT, specifically developed for direct contact with food. These inks comply with stringent international safety standards and allow printing on the inside of paper and cardboard packaging, when coated with a dispersion varnish such as hubergroup’s ACRYLAC DFC series. This opens up new design possibilities for packaging products like chocolates, fruits, and fast food, supporting the transition to more environmentally friendly, paper-based solutions.

All raw materials used in the production are thoroughly screened, and the final inks undergo strict quality controls. The production adheres to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) principles and is designed to minimize carbon footprint and utilize renewable materials.

“We are very delighted about this inauguration, as it establishes us as a frontrunner in the Indian market,” says Prasanta Sarkar, VP, technology print solution at hubergroup India. “The mission of the new facility is clear: to make packaging safer, more sustainable, and more innovative. Our DFC inks and varnishes meet strict global safety standards and are designed with both people and the planet in mind.”

“This achievement is the result of tireless efforts by our global R&D teams, our partners, and colleagues who believed in this vision. We are proud to have implemented this world-class technology in India, supporting local businesses with global-quality solutions,” says Premal Desai, CEO at hubergroup.