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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?

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

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EFSA Updates Opinion on Styrene in FCMs
China Publishes New Draft GB Standards Related to Food-Contact Materials and Articles
Japan Announces Process for Adding “Existing Substances” to PL
CA to Require Minimum Recycled Content in Plastic Bottles
FDA Adds Seven New Substances to its Inventory of Effective FCS Notifications
New HHS Policy Will Prevent FDA and Other Health Agencies from Signing Final Rules
Gulf States Request Comments on Draft Standard for Food Packaging Polyethylene Bags
China Trade Association Publishes Guidance on Classification and Labeling of Degradable Plastic Products
Germany Notifies Updated Version of its Draft Mineral Oil Ordinance to the EC

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