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Labeling and Coding Solutions for Produce
Since produce is a highly perishable product, maintaining safe handling and extending its short shelf life is a challenge. Post-harvest yield loss costs growers, processors, retailers and consumers billions each year. Effective packaging increases shelf life and makes the product more appealing to consumers, while labeling and coding solutions meet the labeling requirements of the […]
Pack Expo Las Vegas 2015 Recap
EPI Labelers recently returned from Pack Expo 2015. This year’s event was the 20th anniversary and broke attendance records with 29,000 attendees, a 4 percent increase over 2014. The event consisted of free seminars throughout the show floor and was packed with attendees. One of the popular topics at the event was the Food Safety […]
Updated Nutrition Labels Proposed by the FDA
The FDA is planning to update nutrition labels to reflect current scientific information showing the link between diet and chronic diseases such as obesity and heart disease. The proposed changes to nutrition labeling would update the out-dated suggested serving sizes and highlight important parts of the label such as calories and serving sizes. Nutritional scientists […]
Anti-GMO Labeling Law is passed by U.S. House
As you may have seen in the news, this recently passed house bill would prevent mandatory GMO labeling. Legislation would bar states and local government from requiring labeling on products that include genetically modified organisms (GMOs). This bill is now headed to the U.S. Senate. If passed, it would null and void labeling laws already […]
The 2014 Labeling Craze and Liabilities for the Future
Every representation about food has the potential for misbranding claims in civil or criminal court. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s food labeling regulations are just another legal matter waiting for their day in court. The Labeling Craze of 2014 In 2014 we were presented with the latest labeling requirements complete with revised demands related to […]
Why Barcode a Berry?
Many small farmers, growers, or food processors still use manual methods for controlling the various functions in their business. Perhaps they don’t want to invest in auto ID equipment because they think it’s too expensive, or maybe they don’t see the need for this technology in their small business. However, there are inefficiencies in small […]
True: FDA Does Have A Sense of Humor
Most of you are familiar with what a nutrition label looks like. How many know just what all that information means for you? The FDA.gov is a great place to go to learn more. Why? You’ll find easy-to-understand articles, videos and posts that will help you better understand what is on that nutrition label and […]
New FDA Rules Coming This Summer
The FDA announced last Thursday that the first two new food safety rules under the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Food Safety Modernization Act will go into effect on July 3. The first rule will give the FDA more authority to assess the risk of suspect food products. The FDA will be able to keep food from the […]
FDA Improves Recall Web Search Engine
This week the FDA launched a more user-friendly Web search for recall information. Consumers now have an easier interface from which to search for food and other recall data. The updated website was a result of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) signed into law in January. The FSMA called for a more consumer-friendly […]