Sappi Europe Launched Grease-Resistant Label Paper
The new 80 g/m² face stock helps manufacturers of oil-containing consumer goods maintain label readability.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Consumer Goods
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Sappi Europe has released Parade Face Edge, a specialized face stock paper designed to resist oil and grease penetration in self-adhesive label applications. The product is intended for manufacturers producing oil-containing goods who need to prevent label staining and maintain product information clarity.
Why it matters
The paper addresses the operational challenge of label degradation when packaging is exposed to oils, a common issue for producers of food and personal care items. It also assists companies in meeting specific regulatory packaging standards as they shift toward grease-resistant materials.
The new Parade Face Edge paper features a weight of 80 g/m² and is available in both FSC Mix Credit and 100% PEFC-certified versions. It complies with Article 5.5 of the EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.
The players
Sappi Europe
A major division of a global woodfibre company focused on the production of packaging and specialty papers for the consumer goods market.
The details
The product utilizes an integrated grease-resistant fibre base combined with advanced coating technology to block oil penetration through the surface and cut edges. For manufacturing integration, the reverse side of the paper is treated specifically to facilitate smooth lamination in self-adhesive label constructions. It remains compatible with standard industrial printing methods including flexographic, gravure, and offset systems.
Timeline
Sappi Europe launched the Parade Face Edge paper on September 23, 2026.
Market Landscape
This release marks a shift toward materials that meet the EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, specifically Article 5.5 requirements. It follows an industry trend of eliminating intentionally added PFAS and halogen-based polymers from food-contact packaging materials.
Operators in food or chemical packaging should evaluate whether this paper simplifies their labeling process by removing the need for additional grease-proof barriers. Purchasing managers should specifically inquire about the 100% PEFC-certified versions to ensure supply chain sustainability compliance.
The takeaway
Sappi Europe's new face stock provides a technical solution for maintaining label integrity on oily consumer goods. Packaging leads should review their current lamination processes to see if the integrated grease-resistance of this product reduces overall production steps.
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