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Organic ruling

Products labeled with the “USDA Organic” seal will be allowed to contain small amounts of nonorganic substances used in post-handling and processing.

December 31, 2005

Conference to explore universal design and packaging

Universal design principles and guidelines, and their application in packaging, will be discussed at the conference “The Universal Package: Designing Packaging for Everyone.”

December 31, 2005

The cost of validation

Conversations we’ve had lately with packaged goods manufacturers suggest that some of them are beginning to soften their insistence on a preferred packaging machinery controls architecture that they have established for themselves. Why?

December 31, 2005

CPP and Pack Expo Las Vegas to co-locate in 2007

CPP Expo will co-locate with Pack Expo Las Vegas and Process Expo over the dates of October 15-17, 2007.

December 31, 2005

CMM SEEKS ABSTRACTS FOR 2007 CONFERENCE SESSIONS

CMM International invites converting and package printing professionals to submit an abstract for possible presentation at the CMM Intl. 2007, June 4-7, 2007 in Rosemont, IL.

December 31, 2005

Tack boards

Pres-Pak tack boards are p-s adhesive boards that offer a peel-and-stick shipping solution for tiny electronic components, springs, glass pieces, plastic parts, and other components.

December 31, 2005

Metal labels

Polyonics has introduced the XF-800 Series metal labels, capable of withstanding temperatures to 600ºC. Thermal-transfer printable labels do not require tack welding or nails, but can be applied automatically to hot surfaces using an adhesive designed to adhere directly to hot billets, bars, coils, slabs, and more.

December 31, 2005

Be inspired at Package Design 2006

This year the Package Design conference includes the Package Inspiration Exhibition Showcase and a unique audience-participation session.

December 31, 2005

FDA uses electronic drug labels

FDA began requiring manufacturers of prescription drugs to submit label information to the agency in electronic format. Healthcare providers and consumers will be able to access the information found in drug package inserts for all approved medicines in the U.S.

December 31, 2005

McD's spills the beans

McDonald’s is changing its packaging to disclose the amount of calories, fat, protein, carbohydrates, and sodium in each product. The company said its new packaging will be in two thirds of its 30ꯠ restaurants by the end of 2006.

December 31, 2005

Freedonia predicts worldwide pharma packaging growth...

Worldwide pharmaceutical packaging demand is projected to increase 6.3% annually to more than $30 billion in 2009, with the United States and Western Europe expected to account for 70% of global sales.

November 30, 2005

In Greece, study reveals fraudulent dairy labels...

Hellenic Food Authority says in 77 percent of the cases, the information on the package was inadequate.

November 30, 2005

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