After nearly six years in progress, the EU’s comprehensive revision of the REACH Regulation has been officially shelved. This removes the prospect of new obligations, but targeted enforcement and the upcoming PFAS restriction mean compliance demands remain fully active.
Major food, beverage and consumer goods companies are calling on the EU Commission to delay PPWR enforcement over unresolved PFAS questions. The August 2026 deadline remains unchanged, but the pressure is growing.
The CEN has released the EN 18120 standard, a 14-part framework setting the technical roadmap for plastic packaging recyclability. Businesses have until October 2026 to align with these harmonized European rules.
The European Commission’s new fact sheet clarifies how the PPWR transforms the shopping experience. By mandating less excessive packaging and clear sorting labels, it aims to reduce waste while lowering costs.
The European Commission released the long-awaited Guidance and FAQ documents regarding the PPWR. These publications provide official positions on the August 2026 deadline, the retirement of standard EN 13428 and strict PFAS restrictions.
The European Commision has adopted Regulation (EU) 2026/250 to resolve technical inconsistencies regarding BPA restrictions in food contact materials. This correction clarifies verification protocols and provides a timeline for transitional periods through 2029.
A broad coalition of European packaging organizations has called on EU policymakers to anchor the upcoming Circular Economy Act (CEA) in the legal framework of the EU Single Market.
New Philippines food contact materials regulation strengthens FDA packaging safety controls and chemical migration limits for food packaging compliance.
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.
EU food contact materials compliance requirements explained, including Regulation (EU) 2026/245, composition limits and DoC updates.