There are two schools of thought as to whether BPA needs to be banned on food packaging. Manufacturers say its safe yet watchdog groups say its not. The FDA has been considering their position (some might say flip-flopping) for a while and everyone is waiting for the outcome. For more on the FDA and packaging read

What’s The FDA Got To Do With Packaging @ http://is.gd/5qp8I

Complete article @ http://bit.ly/6bLNR6

Haute Eco Containers – Organic Packaging by Lindsay Perkins Subtle Yet Sustainable

Glass is making a comeback as an eco friendly material. Just one problem, right now there is a shortage of glass manufacturers.

Complete Article @ http://bit.ly/6HdmHA

Problem Is Not Packaging Design It’s Systems Design.

Part of what the green movement is all about is understanding what the consumer wants and expects in more eco-friendly packaging. Many companies are missing the mark with their green initiatives. Look for more on how the ReThink green packaging.

Complete Article @ http://bit.ly/8FmEzP

Nexus One finally caught on video alongside its packaging.

Creating online buzz is just one way smart CPG’s are marketing their products. Look for many new applications in 2010.

Complete Article: http://bit.ly/771Ia2

New Packaging Standards May Change Way You Shop

This is very worrisome for the packaging industry. Trying to mandate universal packaging standards. Packaging utilization and quality vary widely by country tying to equate developed countries packaging with that of emerging nations makes no sense. I’ve seen government packaging regulations before and it ain’t pretty.

Full Article : http://is.gd/5p9dv

Hot Button: Vicks recalls 700,000 packages of cold medicine.

When child proof packaging counts. This mistake was purely packaging and not the product. Something like this could happen to your product and cause substantial problems

Full Article: http://bit.ly/7yVaY5