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Are Metal Food Containers Required to be 100% BPA Free?

I have been seeing various baby food bottles being labeled as BPA free under public pressure to remove BPA. I am assuming that no part of that...

What Regulations Apply for Labeling Net Weight Contents on Packaging?

What is the rule for labeling net weight contents on a package? Is there a minimum weight that we can package a product? Specifically, the...

Is a RN Number Required on a Packaging Insert Card?

We're having trouble finding information on whether an RN number is required on a packaging insert card (i.e., the company's card that is...

What are the Contact Information Requirements for Food Packaging?

Can food packaging just have a phone number or does it also have to have a complete address? What are the specific requirements?

What are the Contact Information Requirements for Air Fresheners Produced in Thailand?

We are manufacturing air freshener products in Thailand for sale directly to US retail stores. Is it permissible for us to use our Thailand...

What are requirements for testing and analyzing tea bag filter paper as a food-contact material?

We are a tea bag packaging company and buy tea bag filter paper for packing tea bags. What are requirements for testing and analysizing filter...

What is the Process to Claim that a Substance Complies with the Threshold of Regulation?

In order to claim that your use of a substance complies with 21 CFR 170.39, Threshold of Regulation for Substances Used in food contact articles...

Is Mutual Recognition Applicable to Japan and the EU and US With Regards to Food-Contact Materials?

I am the Engineering Manager for a company specializing in food equipment design. Is there mutual recognition between Japan and the European...

How Does Net Quantity Content Labeling Apply to Flexible Tube Packages?

In 16 CFR Part 500 it outlines the requirements for net quantity content labeling of product contained in a package. My question pertains to...

What EU and FDA rules apply to packaging food in UV coated board?

What are the EU and FDA rules pertaining to packaging food in UV coated board? Also, are there any advantages in using water-based coatings...