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Coding, Printing & Labeling

GMA comments on proposed EC biotech regs

The battle over the EC’s position on genetically modified foods goes on.

March 31, 2002

Additives, coatings & inks

EVOH rejected to hold food for irradiation

The Food and Drug Administration formally rejected a food contact notification (FCN) to market EVOH polymers for packaging materials used to hold food for irradiation.

March 31, 2002

Additives, coatings & inks

White UV ink

XaarJet-71W00 volatile, white-pigmented UV curable ink from Xaar plc (Cambridge, England) was developed in conjunction with Avecia (Manchester, England) specifically for coding and marking applications for use on nonporous substrates.

February 28, 2002

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Web Plus: Sites

New or enhanced Web sites

February 28, 2002

Labeling

Machinery supplier profits online

Canada's D.L. Tech sold a capper and labeler for $68ꯠ from one online lead at InsidePackaging.com.

February 28, 2002

Labels

Online sourcing leads to instant sale

Right to the Internet is where engineering services manager Roy Sue-Wah-Sing went when he decided it was time for LePage to purchase a new labeler and capper for its glue manufacturing plant in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

February 28, 2002

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Groups appeal decision on alcohol labeling

Two public interest groups, the Competitive Enterprise Institute and Consumer Alert, are appealing a court decision to dismiss a case against the BATF challenging the agency’s ban on mentioning in advertising or labeling the relationship between moderate alcohol consumption and reduced risk of heart disease.

February 28, 2002

Coding, Printing & Labeling

New juice warning-labeling guidance

FDA recently released draft guidance for small and very small processors of juice who have been treating their juices to achieve the level of pathogen reduction required for exemption from the juice warning-label rule.

February 28, 2002

Coding, Printing & Labeling

More flexibility in OTC labeling

Manufacturers of over-the-counter drugs now have greater flexibility in labeling inactive ingredients in OTC drugs based on a decision by FDA to grant two petitions.

February 28, 2002

Additives, coatings & inks

BATF and alcohol packaging

Some experts believe that government regulation may stifle innovative packages or new packaging materials for alcoholic beverages. Unlike most food products, regulations for these products go beyond ensuring food safety.

February 28, 2002

Coding, Printing & Labeling

FDA issues food security guidelines

In January, the Food and Drug Administration issued guidance to food producers, processors, transporters, and retailers outlining food-security measures aimed at reducing the risks of tampering or other terrorist acts.

February 28, 2002

Flexible packaging

Technical innovation on display

New oxygen-absorbing technology and a unique insulating liner for produce are two FPA winners admired for their technical innovation.

February 28, 2002