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

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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…

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

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Can Percentages be Rounded in Relative Nutrient Content Claims?

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FDA Adds Seven New Substances to its Inventory of Effective FCS Notifications
Updated Toxics in Packaging Legislation Adds PFAS and Phthalates
China Approves New Food-Contact Materials; Proposes New Standards
Foods and Food Packaging Unlikely to Spread COVID-19, Says FDA/USDA
California Continues to List Food Packaging in Draft Priority Product Work Plan
Maine Identifies Potential Food Contact Chemicals of High Concern
New EU Transparency Regulation to Apply from March 27, 2021
More States Consider Minimum Recycled Content Requirements
California Adopts New Prop 65 Warning Regulations for Online Alcoholic Beverage Sales

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