We all have seen consumer products with net weight, identity and distribution statements, but who regulates the size, position, verbiage, readability and other standards of the type?
There are a number of agencies tasked with regulating packaging. Each has the ability to demand a product recall or send a warning letter to update or even remove packaging. Crossover exists among agencies on certain products, such as seafood and eggs, although some agencies have regulations that cover all products. Adding to the confusion, agency names (listed below) imply specialization, but names do not reflect their sole responsibilityânor does this list cover the entire universe of regulatory agencies.
