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When Should Products be Labeled "Made in USA or China"?

We have vacuum accessory products that we sometimes make here in the states, and sometimes we purchase in China. Can we mark the package "Made in...

Can Declaration for "Meat" be Listed as "Protein" Instead?

I am aware of the cooking temperature disclaimer on packaging: Recommended serving temperature for meat and vegetables is 165o F. Can the word...

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...

What FDA Regulations Apply to Rubber-modified Polystyrene Food Containers?

What FDA regulations are applicable for polybutadiene rubber as a component of polystyrene food containers?

Are Metal Food Containers Required to be 100% BPA Free?

I have been seeing various baby food bottles being labeled as BPA free under public pressure to remove BPA. I am assuming that no part of that...

What are the Packaging Requirements for Individual Pieces of Candy?

In case of hard boiled confectionery wrapping, is it mandatory to use a inner strip of wax paper or foil in conjunction with the reverse printed...

Are Garment Washing Instructions Required on the Outside of a Package?

I have a body shaper garment with a sewn-in garment label that includes washing instructions printed on it, and I am using a box to package the...

Can You Explain Plastic Bag Suffocation Warning Requirements?

Is specific wording required on suffocation warning labels on plastic bags, such as "WARNING: This bag is not a toy. Please dispose of properly...

What are the Labeling Laws for Botanicals in Cosmetics?

Unlike foods and beverages, cosmetics' ingredients declarations include Latin and sometime French names for botanicals. Is this required by code...