Labels

Congress sends wake-up call about containers

Starbucks, Dow Chemical are on leading edge of RFID-type seals.

June 30, 2006

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Labeling regulations: A bug's life?

“Stop bugging me: Consumers unwittingly eating insects.”

May 31, 2006

Flexibles

Biotechnology and packaging films

Held in April in Chicago, the Biotechnology Industry Organization’s BIO 2006 presented many exciting bio-based developments in various industries.

May 31, 2006

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Caffeine popularity problems

Lack of labeling information for levels could harm sensitive and at-risk consumers.

May 31, 2006

Coding, Printing & Labeling

UK-US RFID Rx authentication pilot

Six pharma companies including Merck are involved in a trans-Atlantic pilot to have pharmacists authenticate drugs using RFID.

May 31, 2006

Secondary Packaging

Bioplastics magazine launches

First-of-its-kind Bioplastics magazine debuts in May featuring an interview with Nestlé’s VP of packaging.

May 31, 2006

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Dr. Lee's TeaForHealth® launches in PET

Dr. Lee's TeaForHealth has selected 16-oz PowerFlex™ polyethylene terephthalate bottles from Amcor PET Packaging to launch its new organic tea line.

May 31, 2006

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Packaging plays a role in combating obesity?

It could, says a recent report to FDA.

May 31, 2006

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Intermec Based Label Printer Applicator

The 4000 Series offers a rugged Intermec driven solution. The new 4400 and 4600 offers a new breed of “Smart” Printer applicators. These printer applicators come equipped with enough data storage and processing power to operate independently of a PC.

May 31, 2006

Coding, Printing & Labeling

FDA analyst delivers medical device labeling details

EASTPACK : At a June 6 Medical Design & Manufacturing East conference session, Food and Drug Administration regulatory policy analyst Arthur Yellin offered the following advice on medical device labeling:

May 31, 2006

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Pharma perspective on Packaging Automation Forum

In this second installment of our PAF report, pharmaceutical packagers share insights into the business advantages of modularity, enabling shop floor personnel to make good decisions, and networkable machine structures.

May 31, 2006

Additives, coatings & inks

It's time for packaging professionals to do some lobbying

The FCN program’s elimination would result in delays and unpredictability for those seeking approval of new food contact materials, and likely would mean they wouldn’t seek the approval at all.”

May 31, 2006

Additives, coatings & inks

Vegetable Parchment

Ahlstrom offers its genuine vegetable parchment as a biodegradable, natural grease-barrier material produced under strict health and safety controls.

May 31, 2006