The European Commission has adopted an Implementing Decision establishing harmonised rules for calculating, verifying and reporting recycled content in single-use PET beverage bottles, covering chemically recycled content alongside mechanical recycling.
On 24 June 2026, the Swiss Federal Council adopted a new Packaging Ordinance covering all packaging formats for the first time, introducing binding recycling targets and a phased set of obligations from 2027 onwards.
The public consultation on the draft revision of BfR Recommendations on paper and board for food contact closed on 30 June 2026, consolidating four recommendations into one tabular document with added CAS numbers.
India’s Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules introduce binding recycled content targets across three packaging categories, a new EPR obligation for raw material sellers and a third-party audit mechanism.
Three California bills targeting recycled content claims and compostable labelling advanced past a key legislative deadline in May 2026, signalling stricter evidentiary standards for environmental marketing claims on packaging.
A coalition of approximately 200 companies has written to the European Commission urging it not to reopen the PPWR for revision ahead of its August 2026 application date.
Annex 10 Edition 3.2 of the Swiss Ordinance on food contact materials is fully in force. The transitional period for non-evaluated Part B substances has expired and ink producers are required to issue a DoC.
The UK Food Standards Agency has confirmed it will not enforce a restriction on BPA and related bisphenols in food contact materials when EU Regulation (EU) 2024/3190 takes effect on 20 July 2026.
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.
California’s SB 343 “Truth in Labeling” law introduces strict criteria for recyclability claims. Starting October 2026, packaging must meet real-world recycling thresholds and chemical safety standards to legally use the chasing arrows symbol.
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 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.