Portugal Launches “Volta” DRS to Close the Recycling Gap
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.
Union Register for Novel Plastic Recycling Technologies
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.
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.
Packaging Industry Calls for Single Market Legal Basis in EU Circular Economy Act
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.
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.
Germany Packaging EPR Requirements Under the New Packaging Law
Germany packaging EPR requirements explained, including VerpackDG authorisation and recycling targets.
Small Aluminium Packaging Recycling: New European Alliance Targets PPWR Compliance
How a new European alliance aims to improve small aluminium packaging recycling and meet PPWR recycling-at-scale requirements.
Chemical Leaching in PET Bottles: What New Research Reveals
Chemical leaching in PET bottles raises questions for packaging design, recycled content use and regulatory compliance across the supply chain.
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.
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).
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…
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…