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Food Master Files

Is there guidance on what information must be in a Food Master File?

What Happens to Products Imported into the U.S. without a Country of Origin Marking?

I am importing towels into the U.S. and received a CBP Form 4647 stating that my products are in violation of "19. U.S.C. 1304 (Section 304...

Proposition 65 Warnings

We are a small business based in Europe that sells fillet knives that are produced in China on Amazon in the U.S. We have included a series of...

What Regulations Apply to Ingredient Labels for Hair Gel?

When listing ingredients on a jar of hair styling gel, if the gel is all natural, can you list some of the product’s ingredients as a proprietary...

Why Are Some Resin Codes in a Solid Triangle and Others in Chasing Arrows?

I believe ASTM took over administration of the Resin Identification Codes and issued a standard (ASTM D7611) that changed the recycling arrow...

How Are Colorants for Food Packaging Regulated in Japan?

I understand that the Japan MHLW Notification No. 196 includes a positive list of substances used in synthetic resins used in food contact...

What are the Requirements for Using Aluminum Foil as a Functional Barrier?

I understand that the inclusion of an aluminum foil layer in laminate materials is considered by FDA to be a functional barrier. Should the...

Can Percentages be Rounded in Relative Nutrient Content Claims?

When putting a Less Carb claim on a primary display panel using percentage, can one round up and by how much? For example, if a product has 45.5%...

Is It Necessary to Use Standard Fill Amounts for Wine?

If I found a vessel that I wanted to use for packaging wine but it was a little under the 187 ml fill, can I use that vessel but state on the...