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What is the purpose of an 'e' in Skin Care Labeling and when should it be used?

In the skin care industry, an 'e' is sometimes used on a weight claim on a folding carton or container, such as 4.0 Fl. Oz. e 120 ml. What is the...

Is a Warning Label Required to be on a Garbage Bag?

I am trying to find out when it is necessary to print a warning label on a garbage bag itself. We currently have a warning label on the packaging...

What are requirements for testing and analyzing tea bag filter paper as a food-contact material?

We are a tea bag packaging company and buy tea bag filter paper for packing tea bags. What are requirements for testing and analysizing filter...

What, if any, are the EU Requirements for Minimum Font Size for a Product's Warning Label?

With regards to non-food consumer packaged goods, is there an EU law stating a minimum font size to be used on the packaging when it is...

Can Resin Codes be Located on the Bottom of Plastic Containers that can be Recycled?

I have looked at the general guidelines for use of resin codes on plastic containers that can be recycled, both from the FTC and the SPI (Society...

Is a Grocery Bag Considered an Indirect Food Contact Material Regulated by FDA?

Does a grocery bag qualify as indirect food contact and therefore make it necessary to comply with the related FDA regulations?

What are the Contact Information Requirements for Food Packaging?

Can food packaging just have a phone number or does it also have to have a complete address? What are the specific requirements?

What are the Contact Information Requirements for Air Fresheners Produced in Thailand?

We are manufacturing air freshener products in Thailand for sale directly to US retail stores. Is it permissible for us to use our Thailand...

What is the Process to Claim that a Substance Complies with the Threshold of Regulation?

In order to claim that your use of a substance complies with 21 CFR 170.39, Threshold of Regulation for Substances Used in food contact articles...