Packaging and labeling are not just a matter of presentation � they are a legal requirement that every producer of prepackaged consumer products must get right. This course provides a clear and practical overview of the federal Consumer Packaging and Labeling Act and its associated regulations, giving you the knowledge to ensure your products meet all applicable requirements. You’ll come away confident in your ability to navigate compliance and bring products to market that are accurate, transparent, and legally sound.
Skills you will learn:
Finance
Logistics
Learning Objectives
Protect customers and the brand by explaining why labeling and packaging matter for food safety, compliance, traceability, and purchase decisions.
Navigate compliance expectations by identifying the main acts and regulations that govern labeling and packaging requirements in your market.
Reduce risk and rework by applying generally accepted good practices such as clear ownership, version control, approved artwork workflows, supplier controls, and final label verification.
Launch with confidence by building labeling and packaging into your project plan early, managing changeovers carefully, and validating packaging performance before scale-up.
Who Should Take This Course?
Innovators
Team Members & Leaders
Small Business Owners
Course Outline & Major Topics
1. Why Labeling & Packaging is important.
2. Acts governing Labeling & Packaging
3. Generally accepted good practices for managing Labeling & Packaging initiatives