Cecelia BlalockCoding, Printing & LabelingNutrition labeling for fresh meatPackages of all fresh meat and poultry would be required to bear the same nutrition labeling as processed and frozen meat and poultry under legislation introduced by Rep.May 31, 2000HomeBag itOpposition to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) proposed ergonomics rule continues to mount. The regulations aimed at “manual handling” jobs drew fire from Food Marketing Institute president Tim Hammonds when he testified at a public hearing held by OSHA.April 30, 2000HomePolitics or science?At the meeting of the Codex Alimentarius Commission, GMA asked the U.S. government to take a strong stand against attempts by the European Union to push for its “precautionary principle” in international food policy.April 30, 2000Prepared FoodsShort shriftNFPA and the American Frozen Food Institute object to a proposal by FDA that it be allowed to give a “brief denial” to citizens’ petitions deemed to have no public health significance.April 30, 2000HomeNonbiotech food claimsThe current controversy over biotech foods may prompt some manufacturers to make nonbiotech food claims. Speaking at a March meeting sponsored by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, a GMA spokesperson said guidelines for voluntary nonbiotech claims are needed to ensure that the claims do not mislead consumers about the composition, safety or quality of the labeled food or falsely imply that other products are less safe.April 30, 2000Coding, Printing & LabelingNew biotech bill introducedCongress has yet to act on legislation requiring labeling of biotech foods, but Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) has gone a step further, introducing “The Genetically Engineered Food Safety Act.” The Act requires biotech foods to go through FDA’s food-additive review process to gain approval.April 30, 2000HomeTougher warnings on diabetic drugsConsumer group Public Citizen called on the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) to ban the diabetes drug Rezulin and to require stronger warning labels on Avandia and Actos, two similar diabetic drugs.April 30, 2000Coding, Printing & LabelingGMA hits state biotech lawsComprehensive federal regulation of food biotechnology makes it unnecessary for states to mandate label copy on biotech-derived crops and would only lead to a “confusing patchwork” of regulations, said Lance Hastings, director, state affairs, Western region for the Grocery Manufacturers of America (GMA) at a California Senate hearing.April 30, 2000Coding, Printing & LabelingBiofood ad blitzHoping information will be the key to quelling rising public concern about bioengineered foods, biotech companies launched a $50 million multimedia ad campaign to promote their products.April 30, 2000Coding, Printing & LabelingUSDA proposes organic standardsThe U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) issued its long-awaited proposal for national standards on organic foods on March 7. Outlawed for foods bearing the “organic” label are use of genetic engineering, sewage sludge, irradiation and antibiotics in organic livestock production.April 30, 2000Previous PagePage 8 of 16Next PageTop StoriesSustainabilitySurvey: Cost Tops List of Biggest Barriers to Sustainable PackagingAccording to Packaging World’s inaugural Annual Outlook Report survey, cost is the biggest challenge to adopting more sustainable packaging, followed by limited access to materials — with respondents also citing material reduction as a top design priority.Reusable/ReturnableLisbon Introduces City-Wide Reusable Cup ProgramFlexiblesNew CPG Brand-led Initiative Aims to Recycle Flexible Packaging at ScalePMMI NewsPACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025: The Premier Destination for Industry Networking and ConnectionsSponsor ContentThe Small CPG Brand’s Guide to Co-Manufacturing and Co-Packing
