Stephen BarlasSustainable PackagingIndustry seeks major changes to EPA guides on enviro-preferred productsMajor components like lifecycle analysis, third-party certification and objectionable characteristics are being challenged.May 31, 1996Coding, Printing & LabelingEPA pushes for changes in pesticides' and disinfectants' label copyBesides trying to steer federal procurement people toward environmentally preferred products, the EPA is also trying to steer consumers away from the most dangerous home pesticides and disinfectants.May 31, 1996HomeEurope moves forward on disposal lawsAs EU member nations work to meet the packaging waste directive, U.S. manufacturers are increasingly concerned that laws will discourage packaging innovation.April 30, 1996Coding, Printing & LabelingU.S. companies say Eco-labels have hollow echoU.S. Trade Representative presses European Union to endorse labels with descriptive language. Threats of trade retaliation ups the ante.April 30, 1996Coding, Printing & LabelingFood fight!The FDA wants to make it easier for food packs to carry health and nutrition statements. Meanwhile, industry continues to press for even greater latitude for claims.March 31, 1996HomeThe seven model health claimsThe FDA has sanctioned seven health claims that link a nutrient to a positive impact on a disease: * calcium and osteoporosis; * dietary lipids and cancer; * sodium and hypertension; * dietary saturated fat and cholesterol and risk of coronary heart disease; * fiber-containing grain products, fruits, and vegetables and cancer; * fruits, vegetables and grain products that contain fiber, particularly soluble fiber, and risk of coronary heart disease; * and fruits and vegetables and cancer.March 31, 1996BeverageCountering counterfeitersCongress wants to toughen criminal and civil penalties against product and package counterfeiting. Today, infrequent prosecutions and soft sentences drive the debate.February 29, 1996Meat/Poultry/SeafoodUSDA keeps on trucking with HACCPUSDA is ready to issue a joint proposal with FDA on warehousing and distribution of packaged foods. New safety requirements could affect packaging.December 31, 1995Coding, Printing & LabelingAlcohol content labels coming to a headThe BATF is set to issue a proposal on how alcohol content can appear on beer labels. Many brewers strongly oppose mandatory labeling.November 30, 1995Coding, Printing & LabelingAlcohol content labels coming to a headBottle bordom: Can beverage bottles be more innovative?November 30, 1995Previous PagePage 17 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 ContentNeed a custom belt for a unique packaging challenge?
