Stephen BarlasFlexiblesEPA tries to color converters 'green'Pricing and performance of flexible packaging could be affected by EPA's new regulatory programs and by voluntary changes, too.February 28, 1997ContainersBang the drum carefullyOpen-headed fiber drums can't pass U.S. Dept. of Transportation drop tests. NAS recommendations could result in an exemption.January 31, 1997Blisters/clamshells/skin packagingNo clear 'vision' from FDA on label inspectionAgency hopes to give additional detailed directions to drug manufacturers on the requirements for verifying cut labels and other components.December 31, 1996Coding, Printing & LabelingInfant formula GMPs could be something to cry aboutPotentially irritating packaging requirements from the FDA could give infant formula manufacturers and their packagers a bad case of diaper rash. FDA suggests that written specifications for packaging could lead to a system of packaging guarantees.November 30, 1996LabelingFDA rule on cut labels for drugs could draw bloodAgency may require automated verification of labels for both unit packages and shelf packs. Visual verification by color will be eliminated.October 31, 1996Coding, Printing & LabelingISO 14000: environmental standards or trade barrier?Some U.S. companies worry that new IS0 14000 standards are another European effort to stymie imports of U.S.-made products. Will this be a replay of ISO 9000?September 30, 1996FlexiblesISO 14000: environmental standards or trade barrier? (sidebar)British bottlemaker leads the waySeptember 30, 1996ClosuresGas cylinder regs take attention from oxygen generatorsOxygen cylinders grabbed attention after the ValuJet crash. Now hazardous materials packed in gas cylinders are generating plenty of attention at federal agencies.August 31, 1996HomeMade in the USA?...well, maybeFTC reconsiders its minimum standards for copy claim. The need for multiple packaging lines is a major issue with some packagers.June 30, 1996Coding, Printing & LabelingBrewers getting 'fresh'BATF weighs brewers' petitions for freshness dating, and considers requiring brewers to disclose corporate names.June 30, 1996Previous PagePage 16 of 19Next PageTop StoriesRecyclingNAPCOR Shares Insights on Record U.S. PET Recycling RatesWith PET bottle recycling rates reaching their highest level in decades, NAPCOR’s Laura Stewart shares what’s driving the gains and what’s needed to sustain momentum.RecyclingThrough the Line: Sustainability Annual Outlook ReportPACK EXPOHow The PACK Challenge Builds Tomorrow’s Packaging WorkforcePackage DesignPackage Design Plants a Flag for Non-Alcoholic Craft BeerSponsor ContentSlurry & Solution Processing System for Accurate Liquid-Solid Blends
