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What are the EU Requirements Concerning Polybags and Suffocation Warnings?

What are the requirements concerning suffocation warnings on plastic bags holding products sold in the European market? Does every poly bag...

What are the Requirements for Labels of Origin on Non-Food Items?

Is there a requirement for non-food items (specifically steel uniform lockers) made in China to have a label of origin? Does it have to be...

Can the "Made in ..." Labels be Shortened to Only Include the Country of Origin?

We are importing a number of products manufactured offshore for re-sale in the U.S. Some of them are quite small and irregular shaped, and are...

Do repackaged OTC vitamins/supplements have to be in childproof containers?

When repackaging OTC vitamins/supplements, do they have to be in a childproof container?

Please Explain FDA Coatings Regulations

If a food contact article which substrate material is FULLY covered by color coating (paint). (1) Is this coating regarded as "polymeric coating"...

Are There Regulations Concerning the Use of the Word "New" on Packaging in the UK?

I'm trying to establish if there's any legislation governing the use of the word "new" on the label of a product going into the U.K. I'm led to...

What Paths Do We Have to Take to Get FDA Compliance for an Inorganic Additive?

What paths do we have to take to get FDA compliance for an inorganic additive that we intend to add to fibre packaging and plastic packaging, e.g...

How Does the EU Regulate Adhesives

Which European directive is similar to U.S. FDA 21 CFR 175.105 Indirect Food Additives - adhesives?

What is the Legal Status of Decree N°92-631?

Regarding French food contact safety regulations, was decree N°92-631 replaced by DGCCRF 2004-64? Do they have the same legal status?