The CGMP regulations in 21 CFR part 117, subpart B apply to the manufacturing of food packaging. These regulations address, among other things, the taking of adequate precautions to reduce the potential for allergen cross-contact and for contamination of food, food-contact surfaces, and food-packaging materials with microorganisms, chemicals, filth, and other extraneous material. Also, appropriate quality control operations must be employed to ensure that food is suitable for human consumption and that food-packaging materials are safe and suitable (see 21 CFR § 117.80(a)(2)).
