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The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 defines both food additives and food contact substances.

While clean labels may be associated with natural, organic and nongenetically modified organism claims, the term does not necessarily equate to natural or organic.

Ready-to-eat foods pose a whole separate set of challenges when it comes to food safety.

There are many misperceptions about the safety and recycling of foodservice industry items made of expanded polystyrene foam.

It is important for manufacturers of organic or clean-label products to select packaging that helps them deliver on brand promises of purity.

What the term “natural” means on your food product label: What is your liability?

While FDA continues to use this standard for assessing the safety of food packaging materials, changes are taking place.

Most people consider bottled water to be a safe and healthy alternative to other packaged beverages.

“Natural” does not necessarily mean “safe;” but what does this word really mean in terms of food safety?

The Foodservice Packaging Institute has developed free resources for best practices in foodservice packaging on a variety of topics. Take a look at these easy-to-read guides today.