The idea is to enable FDA to quickly track companies involved in the production, packaging, distribution, or collection of food items in the event of an outbreak of foodborne illness. The coalition maintains this goes beyond what Congress intended when it passed the Act. It has developed an action plan that includes visiting and writing key members of Congress.
Food packaging furor
Makers of all types of food packaging have formed a coalition to fight costly and unnecessary regulations proposed by FDA under the Bioterrorism Act. FDA proposes to classify food packaging as “food,” thereby subjecting manufacturers to extensive registration, record-keeping, and prior notice requirements.
Sep 30, 2003
Discover Our Content Hub
Access Packaging World's free educational content library!
Unlock Learning Here
How to ensure your best conveying project yet
Read our latest Playbook to discover how to ensure efficient product handling, best practices
for specifying conveyor and container handling equipment, and top tips for a successful pack
line startup.
Download Now
Downloads