EuPIA GMP 5.0: Updated Standard for Food-Contact Inks
EuPIA GMP 5.0 introduces a fully revised framework for food-contact inks, strengthening compliance, risk management and quality expectations across global operations.
Guide to Migration Testing for EU Plastic Packaging: Methods, Challenges and Best Practices
A practical overview of migration testing for plastic food-contact materials in the EU, explaining the relevant regulatory limits under specific regulations.
EU Fixes Food Contact Recycled Plastics Regulation
The EU issued corrections to its regulation governing food contact recycled plastics. See the main changes and compliance deadline.
FSA Moves Toward BPA Ban to Align with EU FCM Rules
The United Kingdom’s Food Standards Agency has opened a public consultation on a proposal to prohibit bisphenol A and related bisphenols in food contact materials. The move signals a major regulatory shift for packaging suppliers and aims to bring Great Britain’s rules in line with those already in force in the European Union and Northern…
BfR Strengthens Standards for Paper FCMs
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung, BfR) has released a comprehensive set of updates affecting nine different types of food contact materials (FCMs) and articles. These updates, effective October 1, 2025, include eight revised recommendations and one withdrawal, refining safety and compliance expectations across materials such as polymers, silicones and paper-based…
Brazil Enforces Mandatory Reverse Logistics for Plastic Packaging from 2026
Starting January 2026, all companies that produce, import, distribute or sell plastic packaging in Brazil will be legally required to participate in a reverse logistics system. The regulation, set out under Decree No. 12,688, covers primary, secondary and tertiary packaging, including single-use items such as plastic cutlery. How Can Companies Comply? Under this regulation,…
Turkey Allows Recycled Plastics in Food Contact Materials
Turkey has officially amended its Food Codex Regulation to allow the use of recycled plastics in materials intended to come into contact with food. This regulatory development, which entered into force on September 15, 2025, marks a significant shift in national policy toward circularity and sustainability in packaging, while emphasizing safety and strict quality control.…
India Bans PFAS and BPA in Food Contact Materials
India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) has issued a draft amendment to the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018, proposing a complete ban on the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials. The move, released through a draft notification on October 6, 2025, marks a…
Ανακύκλωση: Σε Εφαρμογή το Νέο Σύστημα Επιστροφής Εγγύησης (DRS) στην Ελλάδα
Μετά από καθυστερήσεις ετών, το Σύστημα Επιστροφής Εγγύησης (Deposit Return System – DRS) παίρνει επιτέλους μορφή και στην Ελλάδα με την ίδρυση της DRS Hellas A.E.. Ο νέος φορέας θα αναλάβει τη λειτουργία του πανελλαδικού συστήματος επιστροφής πλαστικών και μεταλλικών συσκευασιών ποτών, ενθαρρύνοντας τους καταναλωτές να επιστρέφουν τις άδειες συσκευασίες τους και να λαμβάνουν πίσω…
Denmark Updates Food Contact Materials Regulation
Denmark has completed a public consultation on its proposed draft governing food contact materials (FCMs) and articles, a move that could reshape the nation’s packaging standards. We outline the main points of the proposed Executive Order, its scope and the implications for businesses. If approved, the new rules will come into effect on January 1,…
Packaging Regulations in Africa: 2025 Updates
Governments across Africa have introduced a wave of new packaging regulations in 2025, focusing on extended producer responsibility (EPR), bans on single-use plastics, and harmonization of technical standards. These measures aim to reduce waste, encourage recycling, and align national policies with international trade requirements. This article highlights the most recent developments, from Kenya’s EPR rollout…
ECHA Proposes Adding Three Substances to the SVHC Candidate List
On September 1st 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced a proposal to add three substances to the Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs). A public consultation on the proposal is now open and will run until October 16, 2025. Substances Under Review The substances under review are: 4,4′-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethylidene]diphenol and its…