Stephen BarlasSustainabilityRep. Shays pressing FDA on indirect additivesFDA hopes new TOR policy will lead to quicker approval of packaging materials, and deflation of building political pressure.October 31, 1995Bakery/SnackSupplementing copy for dietary supplement labels (sidebar)FDA getting touger on ironSeptember 30, 1995Coding, Printing & LabelingSupplementing copy for dietary supplement labelsManufacturers of vitamins, herbs and minerals are looking to make health claims on their packages. New rules on copy and packaging are in FDA's plans.September 30, 1995Converting equipmentDr. Jekyll and Mr. OSHAThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration continues to levy big fines on companies. But it also has begun to show new interest in cooperating with industry.August 31, 1995Converting equipmentDr. Jekyll and Mr. OSHA (sidebar)Is OSHA too nit-picky?August 31, 1995Secondary PackagingDr. Jekyll and Mr. OSHA (sidebar)Building safer packaging equipmentAugust 31, 1995Sustainable PackagingEPA and industry 'boxing' over cartonsThe Environmental Protection Agency wants higher post-consumer recycled paper content in government-purchased boxes. Meanwhile, packaging manufacturers fear even more supply and price problems.July 31, 1995Coding, Printing & LabelingFTC considers changes to environmental guidelinesPackagers differ about whether to make label guidelines more specific or not. Changes in the SPI resin code language are still uncertain.June 30, 1995SustainabilityFDA plans to speed approval for PCR usePackagers are delighted with what they've heard about new post-consumer plastic resin rules expected this fall. Data requirements will be clearer and more specific so retesting will be minimized.May 31, 1995FlexiblesLTL shipments can now take performance packaging routeUsers of performance-based Rule 180 for less-than-truckload shipments may face some obstacles. But opportunities exist to reduce transit damage and please customers.April 30, 1995Previous PagePage 18 of 19Next PageTop StoriesRecyclingMaterial Innovations Seek to Close the LoopAt the 2025 Packaging Recycling Summit, speakers share how they’re tackling the tricky balance between performance and recyclability in new packaging materials, including barrier coatings for paper, molded fiber bottles, and PCR stretch film.Containers & ClosuresWater Brand is First to Commercialize PET Bottle CapWorkforceStudents Step into the Spotlight at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025Reusable/ReturnableVideo Show & Tell: Inside Clean Cult’s Redesign for Refill and ReuseSponsor ContentThe Small CPG Brand’s Guide to Co-Manufacturing and Co-Packing
