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A cura di Giusy Chiricosta
Giusy Chiricosta – Regulatory Affairs Consulting, a professional freelancer who helps to design, produce and use packaging, products and substances in an informed way. She carries out her technical-legislative consultancy and training activities in public and private contexts, bodies, institutes, companies, professional firms and sector associations. Main consultancy areas: – Discipline of Materials in Contact with Food (EU markets, America – Asia and other international areas) – Discipline of Safety of Chemical Substances EU – (Reach and CLP) – USA – Canada – Mercosur – Asia – Environment (Packaging and Packaging Waste – Environmental Labelling – Single Use Plastics (EU markets, America – Asia and other international areas) – Food Safety (EU standards) – Cosmetics (EU standards) – Pharmaceutical (EU Pharmacopoeia) – Integrated Quality Systems (ISO 9000 – ISO 22000 – BRC – etc.) – Management Consulting and Product Development.
A cura di Marco Scatto
Marco Scatto è uno Scienziato Macromolecolare che ha maturato la sua esperienza accademica tra l’Università di Venezia e l’Università di Pisa. Ha un’esperienza pluriennale nel trasferimento tecnologico nella manifattura avanzata di materie plastiche in settori quali il packaging, l’automotive, il biomedicale e l’aereospazio. Ha partecipato a molteplici progetti di ricerca nazionali ed europei, è autore di 29 pubblicazioni scientifiche e coautore di 7 brevetti. La sua pluriennale esperienza nei biopolimeri termoplastici dedicati al packaging, lo ha portato a collaborare con diversi brand owner e aziende di trasformazione nell’ottica di sviluppare nuovi packaging sostenibili. Attualmente è coinvolto sia in iniziative di consulenza scientifica sia di docenza presso l’Università degli Studi della Repubblica di San Marino, Università di Padova, Università Cà Foscari di Venezia. He is also a lecturer for the Italian Packaging Institute and serves as a Scientific Advisor.
Technological innovation in packaging is now an essential opportunity to meet the growing demands of the market. High-performance materials must deliver excellent functionality without compromising recyclability, while the increasing need for extended shelf life is driving the industry to develop solutions that preserve products and ensure their accessibility in distant markets.
Artificial intelligence and emerging digital technologies are revolutionizing packaging design and production, enhancing efficiency while reducing waste and environmental impact. Mastering these processes has become crucial for industry professionals.
The Packaging Technology section aims to provide an overview of the most advanced and enabling technologies in the sector, offering insights and analyses for those who want to understand ongoing transformations and seize new opportunities.