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.
On 9 June 2026, US Congress introduced the No Toxics in Food Packaging Act, proposing to ban PFAS, ortho-phthalates, bisphenols, styrene polymers and antimony trioxide from all food contact materials.
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.
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 Commission has referred France to the CJEU over its Triman logo requirement, citing a trade barrier violation under Article 34 TFEU and a failure to notify under Directive 2015/1535.
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.
As the May 31, 2026, unified deadline approaches for six U.S. states, producers must finalize 2025 supply data for the Circular Action Alliance. Failure to report accurate packaging metrics now risks immediate daily fines.
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 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.
Thailand FDA packaging update: New consultation on MOPH Announcement No. 92 introduces strict BPA, PFAS and migration limits for metal, paper and glass.