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July 19, 2021
FDA Updates Guidance on Recycled Plastics in Food Packaging

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

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How Are Colorants for Food Packaging Regulated in Japan?

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

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California Legislature Passes Bill Targeting PFAS in Food Packaging and Cookware
California Legislature Sends Bill Limiting Recycling Claims to Governor
Germany Updates Food-Contact Recommendation for Rubber
FDA Issues Updated Guidance on Antimicrobial Agents Used in Food Applications
Colorado and Pennsylvania to Eliminate Preemption of Local Plastic Bag Bans
China Solicits Comments on Food-Contact Substances
FDA Testing Shows No Detectable Level of PFAS in Majority of Foods
New Zealand and Australia to Phase Out Numerous Plastic Products
FDA Adds Twelve New Substances to its Inventory of Effective FCS Notifications

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