The packaging industry is one the most rapidly growing global industries. It is also an industry that is dominated by continuous innovation and new technologies.  For example, new polymer technology, new additives technology, new colorants, active packaging, nanotechnology, sterilization process, advance colorants technology, bio polymers, recycled initiatives, and new multiplayers' technology. This presentation will address a unique approach to manage and ensure the food contact regulatory compliance of final articles through the supply chain. The presentation will address the compliance of the FCS through the supply chain. It will also offer a strategy to review the final products on food contact compliance, including all of the additives and plastics in the articles.  Emphasis on CFR regulations, limitation for end-use, self determination, GRAS and end-use testing will be addressed. The presentation will also include a supply management automated system.

Managing food contact compliance through the packaging supply chain

245th National Meeting (2013)

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