Biodegradability and food safety are distinct, but compliance is feasible through precise engineering. A 2026 study on PBS/PLA blends reveals how optimizing material formulation and processing can ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Portugal has officially launched “Volta”, a Deposit Return Scheme using the €0.10 incentive and real-time barcode tracking to meet the 2029 recycling targets.
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 has released version 1.1 of the Union Register for Novel Technologies. This register validates specific recycling processes and decontamination installations under Regulation (EU) 2022/1616.
The 2026 Pro Carton survey reveals that 64% of consumers prioritize ease of recycling. With 54% of young shoppers switching brands over packaging choices, sustainability has become a tool for customer retention.
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.
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.
Germany packaging EPR requirements explained, including VerpackDG authorisation and recycling targets.
How a new European alliance aims to improve small aluminium packaging recycling and meet PPWR recycling-at-scale requirements.
Chemical leaching in PET bottles raises questions for packaging design, recycled content use and regulatory compliance across the supply chain.
Netherlands food contact packaging regulation update tightens metal limits, revises coating rules and aligns recycled plastics with EU law.