Annex 10 Edition 3.2 of the Swiss Ordinance on food contact materials is fully in force. The transitional period for non-evaluated Part B substances has expired and ink producers are required to issue a DoC.
The Commission has referred France to the CJEU over its Triman logo requirement, citing a trade barrier violation under Article 34 TFEU and a failure to notify under Directive 2015/1535.
The UK Food Standards Agency has confirmed it will not enforce a restriction on BPA and related bisphenols in food contact materials when EU Regulation (EU) 2024/3190 takes effect on 20 July 2026.
As the May 31, 2026, unified deadline approaches for six U.S. states, producers must finalize 2025 supply data for the Circular Action Alliance. Failure to report accurate packaging metrics now risks immediate daily fines.
California’s SB 343 “Truth in Labeling” law introduces strict criteria for recyclability claims. Starting October 2026, packaging must meet real-world recycling thresholds and chemical safety standards to legally use the chasing arrows symbol.
The UK’s packaging landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with the full implementation of pEPR. Transitioning from flat fees to a data-driven RAG rating system, the government has essentially turned packaging design into a matter of financial risk management.
Thailand FDA packaging update: New consultation on MOPH Announcement No. 92 introduces strict BPA, PFAS and migration limits for metal, paper and glass.
New Philippines food contact materials regulation strengthens FDA packaging safety controls and chemical migration limits for food packaging compliance.
New US states PFAS restrictions for packaging. 2026 bills from Maryland, NY and more targeting PFAS in packaging and consumer goods.
Georgia’s plastic food contact materials regulation clarifies compliance criteria, transition deadlines and enforcement for 2026 under EU-aligned rules.
Denmark Executive Order on food contact materials enters force July 2026, with new PFAS and heavy metal migration limits applying January 2027.
Germany packaging EPR requirements explained, including VerpackDG authorisation and recycling targets.