As the Food Safety Modernization Act materializes, packaging operations come under a microscope.
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), coupled with increased media coverage of food borne illness outbreaks, contributed to the attention that food safety received at Pack Expo International 2012. But the real driver behind exhibitors’ focus on food safety was demand from consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies seeking the latest technologies to ensure regulatory compliance and advance their operations.
These measures are not unique to the United States, and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) also recognizes the need for harmonious food safety standards. Most recently, there has been a push by CPG companies toward certification of packaging suppliers. This promises to be a major theme at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2013, which will take place Sept. 23-25 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas.