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How Do You Determine if a Functional Barrier Exists?

FDA does not provide specific criteria for what constitutes a functional barrier. We would like to test a material that would coat a cup made of...

Keller and Heckman Partner Rachida Semail and Scientist Rob Veraart will be giving presentations at the NIAS and Mineral Oils: Regulatory Affairs Conference, which will take place at the Charles Hotel in Munich, Germany, March 28-29, 2018. Ms. Semail will speak on the current regulatory situation of mineral oils; while Dr. Veraart will speak on the Determination of NIAS from food processing equipment.

What Assurance Statement Should Be Provided for Kitchen Utensils Imported From China?

I'm looking into importing kitchen utensils (such as potato peelers, vegetable slicers, etc.) from China. Some manufacturers have asked me how...

What are the Food Contact Requirements in South Africa?

What food contact regulations exist in South Africa? What standards, such as FDA or EU, are recognized?

What are NAFTA Requirements for Housewares Produced in China but Packaged in Canada?

We are importing chinaware that is made in China and reselling it wholesale to restaurants in Canada currently. We would like to enter the US...

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...