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What are the FDA Requirements for LLDPE Food Packages?

We import plastic pouches from China that are subsequently used for food packaging here in U.S. The pouches are usually a composite of different...

What are the Declaration of Compliance Requirements for Products Sold for European Market?

We are producers of nylon-6 polymer that we sell in granulate form. Some of our customers use it in food packaging. We have a certificate of...

Does the EU Package and Packaging Waste Directive Place Restriction on PVC?

Is there an update to your 2007 response regarding a ban on PVC in packaging in the European Union? Specifically, is there an existing ban or a...

Is PVC Permitted for Use in Food-Contact Articles?

What is the status concerning the use of PVC as component in food contact surfaces? Are there any restrictions by individual states?

What are the Requirements for Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol Copolymers?

Are there legal or regulatory items that need to be considered concerning use of ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer?

Is the Use of the Oxo-Biodegradable Logo on Plastic Bags Allowed in California?

Is the use of the Oxo-Biodegradable logo on plastic bags allowed in California?

What are the Canadian Requirements for Food-Contact Polymers?

We distribute polymers in North America. One such polymer is Polybutadiene for impact modification of HIPS for packaging. In the past we have...

Does the U.S. Require Suffocation Warnings on Plastic Bags for Non-toy Items?
  •  I am a manufacturer of outdoor power equipment. Some of our manuals and small parts ship in plastic bags. We ship worldwide; it appears both...
What Regulations Impact Microwaveable Pouches?

If we produce a microwavable pouch, are there any regulations in the U.S. or Europe that we need to follow?

What are FDA's Regulations on Food Packaging and Microwave Use?
  1. Are there any FDA regulations that specifically deal with food packaging and microwave use? We are seeing more customers wanting a letter stating...