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It’s Only Natural: Recent Developments Regarding the Term “Natural” in Food Labeling

May 3, 2016

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

The Increasing Scrutiny of Food Packaging

April 6, 2016

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

Polyethylene Terephthalate: The Safety of Bottled Water

April 1, 2016

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

Natural or Unnatural—That Is the Lingering Question

March 1, 2016

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

From Sanitation to the Environment and Beyond: Your Free Guides to Foodservice Packaging

January 19, 2016

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.

FSM Scoop: Pet Food Safety

January 19, 2016

Since the Great Pet Food Recalls of 2007, pet food manufacturers have been under scrutiny. How has the industry fared in the last 9 years?

Avoiding Allergens: It’s the Right Thing to Do

Jeffrey Barach

December 7, 2015

Food allergies are a real and growing public health issue.

FDA’s Multiple “Conditions of Use”

October 19, 2015

“Conditions of Use” describes the temperature and duration at which a material should be tested to simulate the manner in which the material is intended to be used.

Nanoscale Materials: The Dose Makes the Poison

October 19, 2015

When evaluating materials for use in food packaging and other food contact applications, a number of considerations are important.

FSM Scoop: BPA

October 6, 2015

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a synthetic estrogen and industrial compound that's been widely banned in baby bottles and sippy cups. So how is it safe for the rest of us?