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GMA testifies on biotech labeling

GMA’s director of international trade and environmental affairs told a California Senate committee that proposals to require labeling of biotech products, such as those pending in Congress and in the California legislature, mistakenly raise questions about food safety and contribute to global trade tensions.

May 31, 2000

Coding, Printing & Labeling

FDA working on trans-fat labeling

New trans-fat labeling requirements must provide information easily understood by consumers, be scientifically accurate and not mislead consumers about the food’s nutrient content, the Grocery Manufacturers of America told FDA in its comments about proposed new regulations.

May 31, 2000

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Nutrition labeling for fresh meat

Packages 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, 2000

Conveying & accumulation

Software brews line efficiency at Miller

Brewer sees quick payback on a multimillion-dollar investment in software that’s increasing output at six breweries nationwide. The software will be used for 57 lines, for cans, glass and plastic bottles.

May 31, 2000

Conveying & accumulation

BIC says 'opaa' to shaver packaging (sidebar)

Automated lines, mostly

May 31, 2000

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HBA highlights beauty in the Big Apple

HBA Global Expo, June 20 to 22 at New York’s Jacob Javits Convention Center, will inform and educate more than 12ꯠ cosmetics and personal care professionals with exhibits and conferences covering timely topics.

May 31, 2000

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Labeled barrel can a natural fit for Killian's

Killian’s® Pub Barrel™ from Coors/Unibev, Golden, CO, brings label graphics to domestic beer cans.

April 30, 2000

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Label-Aire: P-s labeling system

The Model 6111 WA p-s labeling system from Label-Aire (Fullerton, CA) uses the Model 2111 air-blow labeling head for speeds to 1ꯠ”/min. Applies full- or partial-wrap labels to products such as pharmaceutical vials and vitamin containers.

April 30, 2000

Conveying & accumulation

Kalish, a member of DT Industries Packaging Group: Pharmaceutical labeler

The Labelstar p-s labeler from Kalish (Montreal, Quebec, Canada) is stepper-motor-driven, which enables the labeling head to be synchronized with the conveyor speed.

April 30, 2000

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Auto Labe: Round-product labeler

The Model 550 round-product labeler from Auto Labe (Ft. Pierce, FL) labels round products from ?” to 4” in dia. Labels can be as wide as 5”. Options include hot-stamping, photo-electric label sensors and front-and-back labeling.

April 30, 2000

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Relocations, expansions

Infra Pak, Inc. (Plano, TX) has moved its facility to 2901 Technology Dr., #135, Plano, TX 75074; phone: 972/509-2270, fax: 800/538-9930.

April 30, 2000

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New biotech bill introduced

Congress 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, 2000