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Must the Net Weight on the Principle Display Panel Match the Net Weight on the Back Panel of a Package?

Through a printing error, the Principle Display Panel has the correct display net weight of 14.4 oz, but the back panel has 1 lb as the net...

If Printing Ink Contacts Food, Must the Inks Be Food Safe?

My company is making tags in the shape of pop culture figures that attach to tea bags so that it appears the figure is holding the edge 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...

What Temperature Limits Apply to Adhesives?

In reading 21 CFR §175.105, there is no mention of temperature limit. Does this mean products compliant with 175.105 can be used at any...

What are the Food Contact Requirements in South Africa?

What food contact regulations exist in South Africa? What standards, such as FDA or EU, are recognized?

What are the Labeling Requirements for Antimicrobials that Extend a Food's Shelf Life?

If an antimicrobial substance is used as part of a food packaging material to extend shelf-life, must the antimicrobial substance be listed in...

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...

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 in Europe for Closure Liners Intended to Package Pharmaceuticals?

Is European Pharmacopeia compliance required for closure liners which may be used for pharmaceuticals in the EU?