The PPWR Debate: Industry Urges EU Commission Not to Reopen the Regulation
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.
Industry Pushes for a Digital One-Stop Shop for EPR Compliance Across the EU
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.
PPWR Enforcement Under Pressure: Industry Pushes for Deadline Extension
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.
PPWR Article 29: Why 40% Reuse Targets are Unachievable for Transport Packaging
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.
EU Commission’s Proposal on Harmonised PPWR Packaging Labelling Requirements
Overview of PPWR packaging labelling requirements, including EU recycling symbols, compostable labels and digital options.
Italy Single-Use Plastic Tax Delay: What It Means for Packaging Companies
Italy single-use plastic tax delay extends regulatory uncertainty for packaging companies, recyclers, and brand owners operating in the Italian market.
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.
EuPIA GMP 5.0: Updated Standard for Food-Contact Inks
EuPIA GMP 5.0 introduces a fully revised framework for food-contact inks, strengthening compliance, risk management and quality expectations across global operations.
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).
EU Council Delays New Chemical Labelling Rules Until 2028
The European Council has approved a plan to postpone the application of the updated EU rules for the classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals. The decision pushes the start date to 1 January 2028 and is intended to provide legal certainty and reduce pressure on businesses, including packaging suppliers that rely on clear regulatory timelines…
FSA Moves Toward BPA Ban to Align with EU FCM Rules
The United Kingdom’s Food Standards Agency has opened a public consultation on a proposal to prohibit bisphenol A and related bisphenols in food contact materials. The move signals a major regulatory shift for packaging suppliers and aims to bring Great Britain’s rules in line with those already in force in the European Union and Northern…
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…