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Day: March 13, 2023

FDA publishes draft proposals for tobacco product manufacturing practices

USA – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is proposing new requirements for tobacco product manufacturers regarding the manufacture, design, packing and storage of their products. These proposed requirements would help protect public health by, among other things, minimizing or preventing contamination and limiting additional risks by ensuring product consistency. Brian King, Ph.D., M.P.H., director of the FDA’s Center for…

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Burger King introduces deposit return scheme for reusable plastic cups in Germany

GERMANY – Burger King’s German restaurants have rolled out RECUP deposit return system in the hopes of conserving valuable packaging resources and reducing waste generated from single-use cup solutions. Reportedly, RECUP products are 100% recyclable and free of harmful substances and BPA. Each cup is expected to replace 1,000 disposable cups in its lifetime, suggesting that its use will both…

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Plastribution wraps up acquisition of Eagle Plastics for undisclosed sum

UK – Plastics raw materials distributor Plastribution Group has acquired Leicester-based thermoplastics sheet supplier, Eagle Plastics, for an undisclosed sum. The move enables Plastribution to add a sheet business to its products division, which currently includes films and foil distributors, Plasfilms and Plasfoils. Founded in 1994 and occupying a 10,000 sq ft site in Thurmaston, Eagle Plastics has 11 employees…

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USDA proposes new requirements for the “Product of USA” label claim to provide clarity to consumers

USA – The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) released proposals for new regulatory requirements to give consumers a clearer understanding on the voluntary ‘Product of the USA’ label attached to products. According to the proposed rule, meat, poultry, and egg products may only use the voluntary “Product of USA” or “Made in the USA” label claim if the animals used…

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Asia Symbol contracts Tietoevry to increase operational efficiency of its Rugao mill

CHINA – Chinese pulp and paper producer Asia Symbol Jiangsu (Asia Symbol) has selected technology firm Tietoevry to execute its business transformation and increase operational efficiency in its Rugao mill’s carton board line. Asia Symbol will make use of TietoEVRY’s Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solution, TIPS Industry Solutions and Services. The solution is designed for the pulp, paper, fiber, board,…

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Sulapac unveils bio-based alternative to hard plastics to drive sustainability

FINLAND – Helsinki-based material innovation start-up, Sulapac has created a bio-based material to aid cosmetics companies with their sustainability targets. The Sulapac Luxe and Sulapac Luxe Flex material can substitute hard plastics while offering a “high-end luxury feel, function and aesthetics,” the start-up shares. Dr. Suvi Haimi, Sulapac CEO and co-founder said: “Sulapac Luxe is made of sustainably sourced biodegradable…

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