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Labels

Anticounterfeiting: the urgency grows

Prescription drugs come first, but efforts could encompass OTC, too.

May 31, 2004

Secondary Packaging

HealthPack shines in Florida

Medical device packaging issues are addressed before a record crowd at HealthPack 2004.

May 31, 2004

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Packaging machinery demand to rise

According to the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute’s seventh-annual Purchasing Plans Study, consumer and industrial goods companies will increase packaging expenditures this year to $5.479 billion, a 4% rise compared to 2003.

May 31, 2004

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Traceable Solutions for Medical Packaging

The demand for safety and integrity in the area of medical packaging has taken on new and significant implications in the past two or three years. Always an area of concern, medical packaging has addressed issues like child safety, correct dosage, patient traceability, tampering and diversion of pharmaceuticals.

May 31, 2004

Coding, Printing & Labeling

RFID solutions at EastPack

The FAST Tag by Videojet Technologies is a complete RFID solution that makes it easy to comply with commercial and government RFID initiatives.

May 31, 2004

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Anticounterfeiting: the urgency grows (sidebear)

Authentication through DNA codes

May 31, 2004

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Cal Poly: Coffee singles can

This theoretical development from Cal Poly packaging students centers on a welded can containing individual filter packs of instant coffee.

April 30, 2004

Coding, Printing & Labeling

RFID and other coming events

Below you will find a short list of what’s ahead for June conferences, symposiums, and trade shows.

April 30, 2004

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Getting smart with RFID

Automation World’s May issue presents a special feature on RFID that includes a user’s experience and a sidebar on “old school” technology: the bar code.

April 30, 2004

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Packaging Services Expo 2005 announced

WEB EXCUSIVE: Tarsus Group plc has announced the launch of Packaging Services Expo (PSE) - an event for contract and packaging solutions.

April 30, 2004

Coding, Printing & Labeling

RFID from FMI

The presentation, What’s In Store for RFID Implementation?, from ePC Group, Ltd. offered supply chain food for thought during the Food Marketing Institute tradeshow.

April 30, 2004

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Labeling framework sought

The Grocery Manufacturers of America and National Food Processors Assn. submitted comments to the Food and Drug Administration applauding the agency’s initiative in accommodating qualified health claims on food labels and urging flexibility in both health claims and dietary-guidance statements.

April 30, 2004