Business Management - Government/Governmental

The formulation for RotoMetrics' RotoRepel Rx nonstick rotary die treatment has undergone a U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulatory compliance review, migration testing, and toxicological safety assessment. RotoRepel Rx is safe for intended use and is compliant with U.S. FDA food contact regulations.

The recently imposed aluminum tariffs by the Trump administration could have a significant impact on U.S.-based flexible packaging converters, many of which rely on a very thin grade of aluminum foil to implement into a variety of packaging applications. Because much of this foil is produced overseas, the Flexible Packaging Association is helping its members work toward a potential exclusion from these tariffs.

With California recently joining the list of states that have legalized recreational use of cannabis, regulations on cannabis packaging have presented opportunities and challenges for the industry. Nick Kovacevich, CEO of cannabis packaging supplier Kush Bottles, shared some of his thoughts on how these regulations could impact packaging companies.

Philip Morris filed a case against the Australian government’s plain packaging law, but will now pay millions in legal fees.

The pharmaceutical industry is constantly changing, which means printers and converters in this market need to remain informed and innovative.

Diamond Packaging has been granted a Gold Recognition Level based on its participation in the EcoVadis Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) assessment in April 2017. The result places Diamond in the top 4% of suppliers evaluated by EcoVadis in all categories.

The Flexible Packaging Association has announced its opposition to a petition from the Aluminum Association Trade Enforcement Working Group that seeks to increase duties on imported Chinese aluminum foil.

Esko has outlined details of a comprehensive strategy for helping companies to adapt their packaging in the face of new regulatory compliance regulations on nutritional labeling.

The Flexible Packaging Association's Annual Meeting kicks off tonight with the announcements of the 2018 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards and Innovation Showcase winners. To get ready for tonight's big event, here's a look back at our coverage of last year's award winners and other happenings at the 2017 FPA Annual Meeting.

On the heels of plain packaging beginning to take hold of the international tobacco industry, new concerns are rising in the U.K. of plain packaging for alcohol. If legislation takes effect, could there be consequences for micro-breweries and distilleries?