Nanotechnology's promise for food packaging

摘要

The barrier benefits of nanotechnology for food packaging are understood but the regulatory landscape is still uncertain. Michael Flanagan, chair of the Food & Beverage Industry Team at national law firm Foley & Lardner, clears up where we stand today. What's the U.S. regulatory situation regarding nanotechnology in food packaging? Flanagan: Several U.S. federal agencies play a role in regulating the use of nanotechnology. But the Food and Drug Administration is the principle agency overseeing its regulation in food packaging.