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Home » Authors » George G. Misko Esq.
George G. Misko Esq.

George G. Misko Esq.

George G. Misko, Esq., is a partner in the Washington D.C. office of Keller and Heckman LLP.
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A New Day Dawns at FDA with the Establishment of the Human Foods Program

The Agency will increase oversight of chemical substances used in food and food packaging
George Misko
George G. Misko Esq.
October 11, 2024

This article focuses on one of the three branches within the newly created U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Human Foods Program—the Office of Food Chemical Safety, Dietary Supplements, and Innovation—and its potential impact on food packaging.


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California Tightens Requirements for Labeling Products as 'Compostable'

A number of challenges need to be addressed for compostable packaging to meet its potential
George Misko
George G. Misko Esq.
April 11, 2024

Contamination is a major challenge for composters. California AB 1201 expanded requirements for compostable products, but a recent study by CalRecycle found it unfeasible to separate suitable products for organic agricultural use from non-suitable ones. This decision affects compostable product requirements in other legislation.


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Evolution of FDA's Regulation of Packaging for Infant Food

FDA has been adjusting its industry guidance for Food Contact Notifications and Food Contact Substances for infant formula since the passage of the Infant Formula Act of 1980
George Misko
George G. Misko Esq.
October 9, 2023

Starting in 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began to include new restrictions in new Food Contact Notifications on the use of food contact substances for infant applications. Recently, FDA has hosted webinars to present information on regulatory requirements and considerations for infant formula ingredients and packaging. This article will discuss the history and current efforts by FDA to ensure the safety of infant formula, especially pertaining to food contact substances used in packaging.


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Extended Producer Responsibility Programs for Food Packaging: Balancing Source Reduction with Food Safety

EPR programs shift responsibility for management and disposal of consumer products to producers and distributors—and are gaining ground in the U.S.
George Misko
George G. Misko Esq.
June 12, 2023

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs are a policy approach where producers are given a significant responsibility for the treatment of post-consumer products. They involve building the cost of disposal into the cost of the product. These programs are meant to boost collection and recycling. They can also result in increased reusable and refillable packaging and encourage material reduction in packages. Any EPR program for food packaging needs to take into account food safety requirements and comply with applicable food packaging regulations. Any changes in food packaging must continue to protect the food after filling, during transportation and storage, and throughout its shelf life. Currently, four states—Maine, Oregon, Colorado, and California—have food packaging EPR laws, with more states expected to follow. However, EPR laws impacting food packaging are still in their infancy. States are looking for the most efficient ways to meet the requirements in the statues.


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Navigating U.S. Federal and State Regulation of PFAS in Applications Involving Food

PFAS restrictions and bans are not consistent, and determining compliance presents numerous challenges
George Misko
George G. Misko Esq.
October 11, 2022

As the focus on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) intensifies, multiple states and some U.S. federal agencies are implementing or considering implementation of restrictions or bans on the products use in food contact articles. This article focuses on the restrictions and bans in the U.S. that impact the use of PFAS in food packaging, and includes a discussion of the challenges manufacturers face due to inconsistent science and policy decision related to the use of these chemicals in food packaging.


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The Regulation of Active and Intelligent Food Packaging in the U.S. and the EU

Innovations in A&I food packaging, if allowed to advance, could significantly reduce food waste and improve food safety
George Misko
George G. Misko Esq.
April 19, 2022

Efforts to reduce food waste may include the use of active and intelligent (A&I) packaging. Literature has pointed out the links between climate change, natural resource depletion, and food waste, and suggests that using A&I packaging to prolong product freshness and slow down spoilage of perishable fruit and meat has the diversion potential of 72,000 tons and an economic value of $167 million. As innovations in packaging advance, if allowed to do so, the impact of these products could be of greater benefit, not only in reducing food waste but also in improving food safety.


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The Regulation of Chemical Recyclates for Use in Food Packaging

While the need for recycling is important, it shouldn’t compromise food safety
George Misko
George G. Misko Esq.
October 18, 2021

Many food companies have made commitments to increase the use of recycled plastics in their packaging within the next 10 years. As this demand increases, there is more interest in chemical recycling, but first, we must understand current reprocessing capabilities and possible safety issues with the use of chemical recycled plastics in food packaging.


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The Status of EU Regulations on Food Contact Materials

Member States clarify their own rules for food contact materials as they await harmonization
George Misko
George G. Misko Esq.
April 16, 2021

The European Union (EU) is currently evaluating its legislation on food contact materials (FCMs), which has identified safety concerns due to the lack of specific EU rules for most FCM types. This article takes a closer look at the status of these regulatory updates.


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The Use of Printing Inks for Food Packaging in the United States

George Misko
George G. Misko Esq.
February 26, 2021

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reviewing its requirements for printing ink components that are used for the noncontact side of food packaging.



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California Evaluates Food Packaging under Its Safer Consumer Products Program

George Misko
George G. Misko Esq.
August 17, 2020
Food packaging manufacturers need to be prepared for the continuation of new laws and regulations banning or restricting food packaging and food contact materials.
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