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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Biotech food updates

In comments to FDA, the National Food Processors Assn. reiterated its support of FDA’s proposed guidance for voluntary labeling of biotech foods.

July 31, 2001

Coding, Printing & Labeling

FDA summons consumer input

FDA will conduct consumer focus groups to ascertain consumers’ understanding, perceptions, and acceptance of food label statements on irradiation.

July 31, 2001

Coding, Printing & Labeling

New York dating labeling bill

Certain perishable foods would be required to contain labels with clear and legible dating along with recommended storage instructions under a bill introduced in the New York State Assembly.

July 31, 2001

Additives, coatings & inks

Group opposes California plastic packaging tax bill

The California Packaging Alliance, a coalition of state and national organizations supporting a comprehensive, integrated approach to solid waste management, strongly opposes legislation in the California Senate that includes a packaging tax to support plastic recycling requirements.

July 31, 2001

Additives, coatings & inks

FDA reorganizes food additive functions

FDA replaced its Office of Premarket Approval with a new Office of Food Additive Safety (OFAS) in an effort to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of its reviews.

July 31, 2001

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Industry develops guidelines for allergen labeling

The Food Allergy Issues Alliance, a group of food trade associations and other organizations focused on allergy-related topics, has issued the Food Allergen Labeling Guidelines to help the estimated seven million Americans with food allergies avoid foods that might make them sick.

July 31, 2001

Flexibles

Domestic acquisitions, agreements

Interfilm Holdings, Inc. (Piedmont, SC) has signed a distribution agreement with the Dow Chemical Co. (Midland, MI) to be a distributor of Opticite polystyrene label films.

July 31, 2001

Conveying & accumulation

Axxis Intl.: Depucking & labeling

At this contract packager of personal care products, once bottles are gripped from opposite sides by a transfer conveyor, pucks, supplied by Advantage Puck, ride down an incline conveyor while bottles are transported toward the labeler.

June 30, 2001

Conveying & accumulation

Breakthrough aseptic line at CNP

Two new aseptic lines are capable of filling either 500-mL or 1-L brick pack cartons. FIFO accumulation system and remote robotic palletizing also shine.

June 30, 2001

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Carton labeler

Used for in-pack or on-pack promotional labels, Smyth Companies’ (Minneapolis, MN) Red Rock® high-speed carton labeler applies p-s labels at speeds to 100ꯠ labels/hr.

June 30, 2001

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Allergen labeling

The Food and Drug Administration’s study indicating that dangerous allergens are not being properly listed on food labels stirred up a hornet’s nest. The agency released the “Statement of Policy for Labeling and Preventing Cross-Contact of Common Food Allergens,” and Rep.

June 30, 2001

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Survey shows mixed feelings on GE foods

An in-depth survey by the Center for Science in the Public Interest of consumer views on labeling of genetically engineered (GE) foods showed broad but limited support for labeling and demonstrated the difficulties of ensuring fairness in labeling.

June 30, 2001