Eric F. GreenbergHomeFood label changes invoke nutrition, health, historyThere were many reactions to the recent announcement by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of its proposed changes to food nutrition labeling, announced with great fanfare by FDA and first lady Michelle Obama. My reaction was, it made me think of history.April 2, 2014HomePackaging adds safety, other benefitsThe recently passed DQSA law is an important part of the picture, but only part of the story of how packaging’s role in safety is increasing.March 11, 2014HomeFood fraud (and related issues) to the forefrontWe’re still early in 2014, but “food fraud” might be this year’s hot phrase.March 5, 2014HomeFDA wants trans fats out of food, but what else?When FDA announced its tentative determination last November that partially hydrogenated oils were not generally recognized as safe, they may have announced a new, more aggressive era in the regulation of food ingredient and food contact materials.February 5, 2014HomeHow do you like your FDA?Would lower government burdens on industry provide sufficient protection for the public?January 9, 2014HomeOff-label uses: some can talk about them, some cannot, and something’s gotta giveWhen it comes to FDA regulation of ‘off-label’ uses of legally marketed drugs and devices, there’s a lot that’s odd.December 13, 2013HomeRules are rules and are a lot of workIt’s a lot of work.December 6, 2013HomeFood label needs both simplification and more detailed rules, some sayThe food label is the town square of America. It’s a great place to find out what’s on the minds of American consumers.November 7, 2013HomeIndustry wins a Proposition 65 battle but more aheadFor industry, dealing with California’s Proposition 65 reminds me of the advice Harry Potter got from one of his teachers about how to defend against you-know-who: “Constant vigilance!”October 2, 2013HomeNew FDA drug powers tougher on industry, but not without controversyCongress added drug detention and inspection provisions, and some aspects could lead to future legal tests.August 27, 2013Previous PagePage 15 of 26Next PageTop StoriesBagging & PouchingJiffy Mix Modernizes Packaging With Flexible, Compact CellsChelsea Milling Co. found a way to replace 18 filling lines with brand new equipment with no interruption in meeting consumer demand and without laying off any of its valued employees.PMMI NewsPMMI Foundation Awards More Than $160,000 in 2025 Scholarships to Emerging Leaders in Packaging & ProcessingRoboticsAutomation Aligns Around Standards, AI, and Real-World UsePackage DesignThrough the Line Podcast: Top Episodes of 2025, #3: Tropicana Weathers Blowback from Package RedesignSponsor ContentSemi-automatic Liquid Drum Filler Increases Operator Efficiency
