Len Shaw, Author at Assemblies Unlimited, Inc.

Which Products are Regulated by the FDA?

June 21st, 2014 by Len Shaw to Packaging News and Trends

Below is a guide to FDA-Regulated products for start-ups and other companies who manufacture or process a product which is subject to regulation by the FDA. In general, the...

5 Questions About Packaging Organic Products

May 23rd, 2014 by Len Shaw to Packaging News and Trends

According to the USDA, “organic is a labeling term that indicates that the food or other agricultural product has been produced through approved methods that integrate cultural, biological and...

Best Ways and Options to Package Dietary Supplements

April 18th, 2014 by Len Shaw to Supplement Packaging

Dietary supplements refer to products taken by mouth that are intended to supplement the diet and that contain one or more dietary ingredients. Dietary ingredients include vitamins, minerals, herbs...

FDA Regulations of OTC Products

January 16th, 2014 by Len Shaw to Contract Packaging

What is an OTC Drug? In addition to my previous explanation on foods, the FDA regulates drugs, medical devices, electronic products, cosmetics, veterinary products and tobacco products. FDA’s Center...

FDA Requirements for Food and Dietary Supplements

December 30th, 2013 by Len Shaw to Food Packaging

The FDA regulates foods, prescription and non-prescription drugs (including vaccines, blood products and other biologics), medical devices, certain x-ray and radiation emitting electronic products, cosmetics, veterinary products and tobacco...

Food Packaging and Date Code Labels – Why Are They Used?

November 8th, 2013 by Len Shaw to Food Packaging

Federal regulations regarding date code labels on food packaging are limited and state regulations vary widely. Generally speaking, manufacturers have a broad level of discretion for deciding when to...

What are Some Options for Flexible Packaging?

October 11th, 2013 by Len Shaw to Flexible Packaging

Flexible packaging, or packaging that uses a flexible substrate called “film” to make bags, pouches, sachets and other pliable shaped containers is the fastest growing segment in the packaging...

The Many Different Options of Beverage Packaging

August 14th, 2013 by Len Shaw to Food Packaging

Many different options exist for packaging beverages into rigid or flexible containers. Processing options include hot fill, cold fill and aseptic. Packaging containers include bottles (glass or plastic), cans,...