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Does French BPA Ban Apply to Coatings on Outside of Package?

Does the French ban of BPA in all packaging, containers, and utensils intended to be used in direct contact with food, effective January 1, 2015...

What Testing Applies to Drinking Glasses?

Do standards of migration testing and compliance testing apply to the plastic materials used in drinking glasses?

What Regulations Apply to Colorants?

If a colorant is not listed on 21 C.F.R. Part 176.170 (paper and paper board for aqueous and fatty food), how can it be used for such...

What GMP Requirements Apply to Resin and Colorant Manufacture?

We produce trays for smoked seafood out of HDPE FDA grade material. We have cleaning and sanitization processes to minimize the likelihood of the...

What End Test Requirements Apply to Polymer Blends?

When an end test is required for mixture of polymer with different specification in a food-contact article (i.e., 21 CFR 177.1520 + FCN 178)? Are...

How is PVC Packaging Material Regulated in Europe?

Is there currently a ban on polyvinyl chloride (PVC) packaging material in the European Community? What is an appropriate replacement for...

What are the Requirements for BPA in France?

Is BPA is still under scrutiny and banned in France? Are other Bisphenol type materials (e.g., BPF) regulated or going to be under pressure...

How are "Cooking" and "Cooking Temperatures" Defined Under FDA Regulations?

I am looking for FDA definitions for "Cooking" and "Cooking Temperature." Could you please elaborate, including on the reference in 21 C.F.R. or...

What are the Requirements for Resin Identification Codes for Polymer Blends?

Are there guidelines on the amount of other material (i.e., resins, additives, etc.) that can be in a plastic article containing a RIC code of 1...