Signed on December 29, 2022, the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) has provided the first revision to cosmetic laws since 1938. The new rules will affect all US cosmetic manufacturing, packing, and distribution facilities. These laws are set to take effect by December 2023. The Act defines a cosmetic product as “a preparation of …
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) has become a pivotal solution for withstanding today’s challenges. Here’s how the technology is evolving to ensure businesses can keep up with the current climate. Businesses have endured two truths over the past two years: first, they’ve rediscovered the need to be an agile and resilient enterprise. Second, they’ve learned that …
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After at least eight years in the making, the FDA announced the final rule to improve food traceability for domestic and foreign manufacturers who process, package, or hold foods included on the Food Traceability List (FTL) for U.S. consumption. This rule will require those manufacturers to maintain records containing Key Data Elements (KDE) associated with …
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Food manufacturers need to leverage technology that can inform, track, and trace every ingredient to ensure safety and prevent recalls. Undeclared food allergens are the leading cause of Class I food recalls, a situation in which the “use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.” Considering that …
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The private label manufacturing industry has been impacted by many challenges and opportunities in recent years. Among the challenges are increasing competition from branded manufacturers, the rise of ecommerce, and the need to differentiate products in a crowded marketplace. In response to these challenges, private label manufacturers have sought to differentiate their products through innovation, …
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Ecommerce is no longer a nice-to-have. It’s now more important than ever to deliver on customers’ digital needs and modern ecommerce trends. What is your business doing to stay competitive? Because of the number of changes in the industry, B2B commerce is becoming increasingly vital for process manufacturers. Even as more and more of your …
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Given the numerous challenges that manufacturers have faced over recent years, many are busy devising smart roadmaps for navigating their business successfully into the future. As well as hoping to minimize the disruption created by external events, such as supply chain disruption or rising prices, these organizations will be looking to drive productivity, improve cost-efficiency, …
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