SMX (Security Matters) plc announced a joint plastics solution with IntellectEU and Plastics App for Earth Day (22 April). Through this service with Plastics App, the companies jointly provide base chemistry companies, converters, and brands with a rapid path to market for the development, compliance, and certification of new material, ethical sourcing, and recycling compliance. Through the collaboration with IntellectEU, the companies jointly are engaging in the creation (design and develop) of a versatile platform for various industries, use cases, and clients, to various materials including but not limited to plastics traceability and circularity.

The synergetic collaboration will provide companies with one-stop-shop access to Plastics App's innovative compounding lab which offers cutting-edge engineering solutions together with a full set of testing portfolios. The end-to-end process includes materials development, pilot production, testing and analysis on both micro and macro scales, failure analysis, long-term performance under harsh environmental conditions, processability, and more. In addition, materials will be tested and certified to ensure compatibility with the food contact regulations (EU 10/2011) by evaluating the migration of markers from the material to the food using dedicated simulants that mimic various types of food products.

Further the service will target companies and trade associations, including: Manufacturers aiming to boost recycled content. Organizations looking for DLT-based supply chain alternatives after unsatisfactory commercial blockchain rollouts. Companies focused on optimizing supply chains and minimizing single-supplier reliance.

Enterprises conscious about ethical sourcing and willing to provide end-to-end transparency to their customer base.