Disclosed are methods, compositions and structures that, in one example embodiment, is a film that includes a multilayered base film comprising a core and at least one printable coating applied to at least one outer surface of the multi-layered film. The at least one printable coating may include an acrylic-based polymer, and have a dry coating weight is within a range from 0.1 g/m2 through 0.9 g/m2 with a pH of at least 9. The film complies with European regulations for use in food-contact packaging and labeling, which are examples of applications for the disclosed films.
