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Regulatory Watch

Proposed legislation to set federal standard for labels on GM food

June 4, 2014

The Coalition for Safe Affordable Food, a trade group supporting genetically modified (GM) food, is voicing support for proposed legislation to set a federal standard for labels on GM food.

Letters

Letter to the Editor

June 4, 2014

May we suggest some additional points to your Editorial in the April issue of Food Engineering Magazine regarding FDA’s proposal to update the Nutrition Facts Panel (NFP) as well as the serving size revision proposal?

Advocacy group calls on Coca-Cola and Pepsi to label genetically modified ingredients

Vermont passes bill requiring GMO labeling

Jeremy Gerrard

May 9, 2014

Vermont made its mark Thursday as Governor Pat Shumlin signed legislation making the state the first to require labels on food containing GMOs or produced with genetic engineering.

Field Reports

DIY: Automating a donut line

Mel-O-Cream Donuts designed a simple yet robust automated packaging and labeling line to replace a manual system.

May 6, 2014

Founded in 1932 as a retail shop in Springfield, IL, Mel-O-Cream International manufactures bakery products, primarily for wholesale distribution to supermarkets and bakeries.

TECH FLASH

US Supreme Court hears Pom Wonderful, Coca-Cola juice case

At issue is whether misleading advertising claims may be brought against food manufacturers, independent of their compliance with FDA labeling requirements.

Shane O'Halloran

April 29, 2014

Opening food manufacturers to broader false advertising claims could have significant repercussions.

Vermont GMO labeling bill passed by legislature, but expected to face legal challenges

Rules that compel a company into speech as opposed to silence, such as labeling regulations, can face First Amendment challenges.

Shane O'Halloran

April 24, 2014

Rules that compel a company into speech as opposed to silence, such as labeling regulations, can face First Amendment challenges.

Manufacturing News

Nutrition facts label overhauled

Shane O'Halloran

April 8, 2014

First Lady Michelle Obama introduced major proposed changes to the nutrition facts label on behalf of FDA at an event held at the White House on February 27, 2014. The updates are designed to reflect the latest scientific information on the link between diet and chronic diseases like obesity and heart disease. The announcement focused on changes in label requirements that highlight new information such as calories and serving sizes.

Technology Sourcebook

Dot peen marker

April 7, 2014

Suitable for handheld applications and on-machine integration, the Kwik Mark dot peen marker offers a 1- x 2 1/2-in. marking field.

Technology Sourcebook

Customizable pallet labeler

April 7, 2014

The Domino M220 pallet labeler can be configured to suit different applications to meet the tertiary labeling requirements within a range of packaging lines

Technology Sourcebook

Pressure-sensitive labeler

April 7, 2014

Handling up to 120 cpm, the NJM Model 126 Trotter W pressure-sensitive labeler provides wraparound labeling of foods and nutraceuticals packed in cylindrical containers from 1- to 8-in.