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What are the FDA Requirements for Aqueous Coatings?

Printers frequently use "AQ Coatings," also known as Aqueous Coatings, on various substrates to provide a gloss, satin, or matte surface...

Does FDA establish Heavy Metal Limits in Flavoring Compounds?

What are the FDA standards (or limits) of heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, copper and lead) in a food flavoring compound?

Can Home Printer Be Used to Apply Inks to Aluminum Lid?

I am in the process of starting a small home business as I make my own yogurt. I have found a way to print my logo onto aluminum foil lids to...

Are Direct Food Additives Permitted for Use in Food-Contact Applications?

If a chemical substance appears on FDA's EAFUS list (i.e, approved food additives, such as sodium chloride), does it automatically imply that...

Are Glass Containers Subject to Toxics in Packaging Legislation?

Are the glass containers/ jars of filled candles considered packaging and subject to TPCH requirements?

Does the EU Plastics Regulation (Reg. No. 10/2011) Apply to Colorants?

I just read the PackagingLaw.com article, titled, "The Regulation of Colorants in the European Union," from October 2001. The first line reads...

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...

What are the Size, Location, Language, etc. Requirements for Proposition 65 Warnings?

My company sells kitchen mats that contain PVC in California. I have to put the California Proposition 65 warning on my labels. I cannot find any...

How are Food Storage Containers Regulated for U.S. Market?

We produce plastic containers [that are sold empty to consumers for food storage] and we would like to know if there is any law regarding volume...