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3. ApplicationCoatings for flexible aluminium packaging are applied under controlled productionconditions using good manufacturing practices.Coatings may consist of thermoplastic, thermo set, or organic solvent / water freeliquids (e.g. post lubrication).These coatings may be applied by various means such as, but not limited to, rollercoating, printing, spraying and dipping.4. Conditions of UseCoated flexible aluminium packaging may be used in retail, domestic or cateringsectors.Depending on the type of specification, the packaging may be subjected tosterilization, retorting or cooking processes at filler stages. Likewise, storage could beat ambient, refrigerated or at frozen conditions. The specific packaging may besubjected to defrosting or re-heating before the end of its life cycle.Suitability of the flexible aluminium packaging should be ascertained for specificapplications prior to its use.23Europäische Vereinigung der Lack-, Druckfarben- und KünstlerfarbenindustrieEuropean Council of Paint, Printing Inks and Artists' Colours IndustryAvenue E. Van Nieuwenhuyse 4 - BE-1160 BrusselsTel:+32 (0)2 676 7480 - Fax: + 32 (0)2 676 7490 - E-mail: secretariat@cepe.org -Internet: http://www.cepe.org/