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May a Choking Hazard for Contents and a Plastic Bag Warning be Combined?

I am the Package Design Manager for a consumer products company specializing in crafts products. I am looking for laws or regulations detailing...

When We Change the Manufacturer of a Plastic Container, are New End Tests Required?

Regarding extractives compliance testing (end tests), when we change the manufacturer of a multilayer plastic container using the same materials...

What are the Laws in the U.S. and the EU Governing the Use of PVC in Packages?

a. We have been told by a customer that PVC packaging will be banned in California. I can find no such reference provided that the packaging...

What Temperature Does FDA Require for Processing Barbecue Sauce?

Are co-packers required to cook barbecue sauce at a certain temperature regulated by the FDA to ensure shelf life is certain? If so, what...

Must Consumer Product Labels Include a Physical Address and Phone Number?

Must all packaging containing products for retail sale display a physical address and phone number along with the company name, or will just a...

Do FDA’s Food Contact Regulations Apply to Food Storage Bags?

Do the FDA's food contact substance (FCS) regulations apply to a product that is sold separate of food and is not intended to be used with any...

What Regulations Govern Package Sizes, Price, and Weight?

a. How does the "slack law" pertain to packaging in pouches?

b. What are the current laws or regulations that govern changes in package sizes in...

What are the Requirements For Skin Care Packaging Materials?

I have seen several e-mails regarding the packaging and labeling of skin care products but still have a more specific question. Is there a...

How Can a Manufacturer Respond to Requests for Assurances that a Prop 65 Warning is not Required?

California Prop 65 NSRLs and MADLs are stated in terms of exposure levels (µg/day) but suppliers of raw materials (resins, inks, etc.) used in...