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.
EU Council Delays New Chemical Labelling Rules Until 2028
The European Council has approved a plan to postpone the application of the updated EU rules for the classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals. The decision pushes the start date to 1 January 2028 and is intended to provide legal certainty and reduce pressure on businesses, including packaging suppliers that rely on clear regulatory timelines…
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…
ECHA Publishes Updated EU PFAS Restriction Proposal
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has released its updated proposal to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the EU’s chemicals regulation REACH (Annex XVII of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006). The update represents Europe’s ongoing efforts to curb PFAS emissions and strengthen controls across a wide range of applications, including those in the packaging and…
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,…
Plastainability 2025: Europe’s Plastics Sector Confronts Strategic Challenges
Athens, November 3, 2025 – The European plastics industry gathered in Athens for Plastainability 2025, a high-level conference focused on the sector’s competitiveness, circularity and long-term sustainability. Organized under the theme of navigating change and industrial transformation, the event brought together leading representatives from European plastics and chemical associations, policymakers and experts in waste management…
Driving Greener Choices in Packaging Procurement with the EU Ecolabel
Sustainability is steadily transforming public procurement across Europe, and the packaging industry is no exception. The recent live broadcast organized by the European Commission on 10 October 2025 highlighted the role of the EU Ecolabel in helping public buyers select greener products more easily, efficiently, and cost-effectively. With over 110,000 certified goods now on the…
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.…
O.T.R. Analyzer: Our Latest Technological Upgrade
We are excited to announce the acquisition of a new Oxygen Transmission Rate (O.T.R.) Analyzer, which will further enhance our laboratory’s capabilities and support our commitment to providing precise and reliable testing services to our customers. The O.T.R. Analyzer allows for accurate measurement of oxygen permeability in packaging materials, helping our clients ensure…
Research: Turning Food Waste into Future Packaging
Monash University of Australia has announced a breakthrough in its research on biodegradable plastics technology, by converting food waste sugars into polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) biopolymers. This innovation could redefine sustainable packaging by replacing petroleum-based plastics with compostable, renewable alternatives. From Food Waste to Functional Film The Monash researchers developed natural plastic films derived from sugars…
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…