Netherlands Updates Food-Contact Packaging Rules
Netherlands food contact packaging regulation update tightens metal limits, revises coating rules and aligns recycled plastics with EU law.
EU Plastic Pellet Regulation: New Binding Compliance Rules
EU plastic pellet regulation 2025 sets strict rules to prevent pellet losses, reduce microplastics and enforce supply-chain compliance across the EU.
China Updates Food-Contact Standards: Silicone Rubber & Coatings
On September 25, 2025, China’s established 32 new national food-safety standards and issued two amendments (GB 4806.16-2025 and GB 4806.10-2025).
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.
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…
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…
Νέος Νόμος για την Κυκλική Οικονομία: Προοπτική ή Πρόκληση;
Σε πρόσφατο άρθρο του περιοδικού Manufacturing, ο πρόεδρος του ΣΥΝΔΕΣΜΟΥ ΒΙΟΜΗΧΑΝΙΩΝ ΠΑΡΑΓΩΓΗΣ ΥΛΙΚΩΝ & ΣΥΣΚΕΥΑΣΙΑΣ (ΣΥ.ΒΙ.Π.Υ.Σ.), Δημήτρης Μαντής, παρουσίασε τις προοπτικές και τις δυσκολίες που συνοδεύουν τον υπό διαμόρφωση Νέο Νόμο για την Κυκλική Οικονομία (Circular Economy Act – CEA). Υπό Διαμόρφωση το Θεσμικό Πλαίσιο Ο νέος νόμος, που συζητείται σε ευρωπαϊκό επίπεδο και…
Ukraine’s REACH Regulation: Key Requirements, Deadlines and Implications
Ukraine officially launched its REACH regulation, known as UA REACH (Resolution No. 847/2024), on January 26, 2025. Modeled on the EU REACH framework, this legislation establishes a structured system for the registration, evaluation, and management of chemicals on the Ukrainian market. For packaging companies importing raw materials, additives, or polymers, the regulation introduces new compliance…