·01 · Regulation & quality

Certifications and regulatory compliance

Since 1962, VFP Ink Technologies has formulated its ranges around European and international regulatory requirements. All our inks come with accessible technical and safety data sheets, validated by our internal lab and third-party bodies.

·02Standards

Certifications and compliance

CodeFull standardScopeStatusYear
01
REACH
REACH Regulation (EC) 1907/2006
All ranges marketed in the EU
Compliant
2026
02
ISEGA
Indirect food contact: Regulation (EC) 1935/2004
Specific labelling and packaging ranges
Compliant
2026
03
EN 71-3
Toy safety: migration of elements
UV and solvent ranges dedicated to toy marking
Compliant
2026
04
BS 5609
Marine labelling: seawater resistance
IMO/GHS label ranges for hazardous goods
Compliant
2026
05
OEKO-TEX
STANDARD 100: class I (infant skin contact)
Plastisol and water-based textile ranges
Compliant
2026
06
MasterCard / Visa
Banking card personalisation: 5-year durability
PVC, polycarbonate, PC screen printing ranges
Compliant
2026
07
ISO 9001
Quality management system
Le Plessis-Pâté production site (FR)
Compliant
2026
08
ISO 14001
Environmental management system
Le Plessis-Pâté production site (FR)
In progress
2026
·03Commitments

Our environmental commitments

  1. ·01

    Replacing CMR substances

    Continuous reformulation programme to eliminate CMR categories 1A and 1B from all ranges by 2028, ahead of the REACH agenda.

  2. ·02

    VOC reduction

    Gradual shift to UV and water-based technologies for markets where they are technically acceptable, with no compromise on durability certifications.

  3. ·03

    Material traceability

    Every ink batch is traceable to its raw materials, with supplier certificates archived for a minimum of 10 years.

·04

Access the full regulatory file

Technical data sheets, lab certificates and compliance declarations available on request for each range.