Eric F. Greenberg

2 weeks ago | packworld.com | Eric F. Greenberg

SustainabilityDespite promises of eliminating "waste, fraud and abuse," the administration's arbitrary approach to government reform, including widespread layoffs and program cuts, raises concerns about the future effectiveness of regulatory agencies to protect public safety. May 22, 2025Eric F. GreenbergThe past few months have been eventful on the government reform front.

Jan 22, 2025 | packworld.com | Eric F. Greenberg

Sustainable PackagingRecyclingCalifornia sues Exxon Mobil, alleging it misled the public about the recyclability of plastics and contributed to the plastic pollution crisis, echoing past tobacco litigation. Jan 22, 2025Eric F. GreenbergWe might be witnessing a revolution in ways to place legal blame on plastic packaging companies. In late September, the State of California filed a lawsuit against Exxon Mobil over package recycling, and it’s a new kind of attack.

Jan 15, 2025 | packworld.com | Eric F. Greenberg

Coding, Printing & LabelingLabelingThere could be packaging-related developments under the new administration, especially the FDA, including potential regulatory changes and updated labeling requirements. Jan 14, 2025Eric F. GreenbergColumnists are expected to make predictions when there’s a new President, so here are five observations about packaging-related developments we’ll see from the new administration, and especially the U.S. Food and Drug Administration:1. Who can tell?

Jan 14, 2025 | packworld.com | Eric F. Greenberg

TrendsPackage DesignThere could be packaging-related developments under the new administration, especially the FDA, including potential regulatory changes and updated labeling requirements. Jan 14, 2025Eric F. GreenbergColumnists are expected to make predictions when there’s a new President, so here are five observations about packaging-related developments we’ll see from the new administration, and especially the U.S. Food and Drug Administration:1. Who can tell?

May 14, 2024 | packworld.com | Eric F. Greenberg

TrendsE-commerce/D2C packagingFDA addresses the safety of substances in foods and packaging. May 14, 2024Eric F. GreenbergIn April, FDA took the rare step of explaining to consumers the safety of substances in food, including those from packaging. And, no kidding, hooray! For decades, I have worked with clients on assuring the compliance with FDA requirements of food contact materials and food additives.