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PUBLICATIONS

Food Marketing Institute (FMI) Presentation on Proposed Packaging Regulations

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Author(s)

David A. Sefcik

Abstract

FMI works closely with NIST to help its members understand and meet the legal requirements for packaging as outlined in NIST Handbook 130, "Uniform Laws and Regulations in the Areas of Legal Metrology and Engine Fuel Quality" and NIST Handbook 133, "Checking the Net Contents of Packaged Goods." This presentation will provide a summary of the latest proposed regulations that will directly impact grocers and manufacturers.
Proceedings Title
FMI State Issues Retreat
Conference Dates
November 16, 0003-August 3, 2016
Conference Location
Middleburg, VA
Pub Type
Conferences

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Keywords

packaging, labeling, HB 130, HB 133
Metrology

Citation

Sefcik, D. (2016), Food Marketing Institute (FMI) Presentation on Proposed Packaging Regulations, FMI State Issues Retreat, Middleburg, VA, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=921369 (Accessed October 15, 2025)

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Created August 2, 2016, Updated February 19, 2017
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