Stephen BarlasFlexiblesCongress ready to reform product liabilityCaps on punitive damages and clauses on proportionate liability are strong candidates for inclusion in laws as Congress tackles tort reform.March 31, 1995ContainersU.S. packaging rules square with UN recommendationsPerformance-oriented packaging regs for hazardous material shipping are more sweeping than simply shifting to United Nations standards. Some changes relating to drum packages are being criticized.February 28, 1995HomeChesebrough decision strips away protection (sidebar)Protecting trade dressJanuary 31, 1995RecyclingChesebrough decision strips away protectionIf an appellate court decision stands, protection has narrowed for trade dress in packaging. P&G's newest suits could prove troublesome.January 31, 1995Flexible packagingDrug makers worry over new FDA rulesPackaging costs could skyrocket for makers of drugs in two-piece capsules-if new FDA rules mandate sealing. All drug makers show concern over capsule identification and potential tamper-evident pack changes.December 31, 1994Previous PagePage 19 of 19Top 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