UK FSA Postpones BPA Restriction Enforcement
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.
U.S. EPR 2026 Reporting Deadlines
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.
The End of the Chasing Arrows: Understanding California’s SB 343 Labeling Restrictions
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.
UK pEPR 2026: From Flat Fees to Recyclability-Based Costs
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: Consultation on Updated Regulations for Food Packaging Containers
Thailand FDA packaging update: New consultation on MOPH Announcement No. 92 introduces strict BPA, PFAS and migration limits for metal, paper and glass.
Philippines Drafts Guidelines for Food-Contact Articles
New Philippines food contact materials regulation strengthens FDA packaging safety controls and chemical migration limits for food packaging compliance.
New US States PFAS Restrictions Across Consumer and Packaging Markets
New US states PFAS restrictions for packaging. 2026 bills from Maryland, NY and more targeting PFAS in packaging and consumer goods.
Georgia Plastic Food Contact Materials Update
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
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 Under the New Packaging Law
Germany packaging EPR requirements explained, including VerpackDG authorisation and recycling targets.
Νέες Οδηγίες Σήμανσης Συσκευασιών στο Σύστημα Επιστροφής Εγγύησης (DRS) – Τι Πρέπει να Γνωρίζουν Παραγωγοί και Καταναλωτές
ο ΕΟΑΝ δημοσίευσε νέες, λεπτομερείς οδηγίες για τη σήμανση των συσκευασιών πλαστικού και μετάλλου μίας χρήσης που συμμετέχουν στο DRS και πώς θα εξασφαλίζεται η σωστή συλλογή και ανακύκλωσή τους.
Regulation (EU) 2026/245: What the Latest FCM Amendment Means for Packaging
EU food contact materials compliance requirements explained, including Regulation (EU) 2026/245, composition limits and DoC updates.