Think Your Food Packaging Complies with FDA? Maybe Now. Maybe Not Later.

No longer one-and-done, FDA’s newly proposed post-market assessment for chemicals in food also extends to packaging components already cleared by the agency. And its post-market enforcement program may include inspections of food packaging manufacturing plants. Are you and your suppliers prepared?

To view the full article, as it appears on Packaging Digest’s website, please click here. The article expands on the points listed below.

• FDA’s post-market assessments include packaging components; inspections of manufacturing plants may soon follow.
• Comprehensive reviews target chemicals in food for safety; firms must prepare for detailed FDA evaluations and oversight.
• Develop policies, train staff, and assert rights to navigate potential FDA inspections effectively in the future.