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How Does the French Ban on Titanium Dioxide Affect FCMs?

Does the recent French ban on titanium dioxide as a food additive, in Article 53 of the LOI n° 2018-938 of 30 October 2018, include the use of...

Why are "Chasing Arrows" Still Used in RIC?

Even though the RIC symbols were changed from “chasing arrows” to solid triangles in 2013, I still see a lot of cosmetic products exported from U...

What are FDA Regulations Concerning UV Coatings?

Can a UV coating be used on the outside of a paper cup if properly cured?

Does FDA Clear Food Packaging Materials?

Is it possible to obtain a FCM approval from FDA for food packaging products (e.g., peelable lidding, MAP film for produce, etc.)? And, would an...

Can PVC be Used in Packaging in Europe?

Are polyvinyl chloride (PVC) films and PVC packaging either fully or partially prohibited in some European Union countries?

What are Canada's Regulations on Warning Labels?
  1. We pack products in plastic pouches that we intend to ship to Canada. If the pouch is thicker than 1/1000 inch, then does it NOT require a...
How are Digester Additives in Food-Contact Paper Regulated in the EU?

Do the EU or German (BfR) authorities consider digester additives, used in pulp digesters, as part of the food contact regulation?   There is no...

Is a Child Resistant Cap Required for Bike Chain Lubricants?

My company is developing a bike chain lubricant.  We are trying to determine if we need a Child Resistant (CR) cap.  In reading the CR laws, it...