The company said yesterday its Galileo II closure introduces a new neck-finish to the market.

The Galileo II closure is a two-piece, flip-top closure weighing 3 g. The base, which forms the sealing element between bottle and closure, is made of

polyethylene. The over-cap is made of transparent polypropylene.

"Thus, colour combinations are possible, giving the bottle a modern and contemporary look, due partly to the transparency of the

over-cap," the company stated. "The closure adds value to the package, providing for product differentiation on the shelves."

The company has incorporated two independent tamper-evidence seals on the closure. To open the

container, the consumer must first break the over-cap seal before being able to remove the pull-up ring, which eventually breaks the second seal.

The second seal opens four small holes, which act as flow regulators.

"The vinegar can thus freely be dosed, either by droplets, sprinkles or even be showered over the salad, depending on how much the consumer presses onto the

bottle," the company stated.

The challenge in making the closure was to create the second seal, formed by the four independent membranes to be tight,

while on the other hand allowing consumers to easily break once lifting the pull-ring, said Bericap.

The company also said it designed Galileo II to be lighter as a means of cutting costs at a time

when PET resin costs have been rising. The new 26/21 neck-finish is 1.3 g per bottle lighter than its

predecessor.

"Potential PET resin savings are substantial, translating into a more economic package,"

the company stated.

The closure is now in use by Alimentos Castelo, a market leader in Brazil's vinegar market.

Bericap claims to be the third largest manufacturer of plastic closures in Europe. The company

has 18 factories in 17 countries across the world.