Active packaging is able maintain and alter the pack atmosphere within individual food packs to maintain freshness, extend shelf life and increase consistency and quality for the consumer. They have a low unit cost and are easily inserted either by hand or from a machine fed system. The sachets or self adhesive labels are food quality compliant having been favourably assessed by EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) and are approved for direct food contact. Available to either absorb Oxygen or Carbon Dioxide, there are a huge variety of sizes and formats to meet manufacturer's requirements.