More than 40 industry associations, including EUROPEN, have called on the EU to use the Circular Economy Act to create a directly applicable EPR Regulation and reduce fragmentation between national systems.
Six major consumer goods companies have formed the PaperFlex Consortium, convened by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, to accelerate the development of recyclable and biodegradable paper-based flexible packaging as an alternative to plastic films, sachets and pouches.
The German Federal Cabinet has approved a draft 2027 budget including a national plastics tax. Major industry associations argue the measure is designed to fill budget gaps rather than deliver environmental outcomes.
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.
A broad industry coalition is urging the European Commission to create a digital, EU-wide One-Stop Shop for EPR compliance EU to eliminate 108 parallel, fragmented national reporting processes.
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.
Over 60 European trade associations have issued a joint statement urging the European Commission to exempt pallet wraps and straps from PPWR Article 29 reuse targets. The industry warns that the current mandate is technically and economically unfeasible.
Overview of PPWR packaging labelling requirements, including EU recycling symbols, compostable labels and digital options.
Italy single-use plastic tax delay extends regulatory uncertainty for packaging companies, recyclers, and brand owners operating in the Italian market.
Netherlands food contact packaging regulation update tightens metal limits, revises coating rules and aligns recycled plastics with EU law.
EuPIA GMP 5.0 introduces a fully revised framework for food-contact inks, strengthening compliance, risk management and quality expectations across global operations.
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).