he European Commission has published the second edition of its PPWR Frequently Asked Questions document ahead of the 12 August 2026 application date, with new guidance on manufacturer definitions, PFAS compliance, enforcement approach and traceability requirements.
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 nova-Institute study for the European Commission examines the role of bio-based feedstocks in plastic packaging under the PPWR, arguing that bio-based and recycled carbon are complementary routes to reducing fossil carbon.
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.
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.
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.
After nearly six years in progress, the EU’s comprehensive revision of the REACH Regulation has been officially shelved. This removes the prospect of new obligations, but targeted enforcement and the upcoming PFAS restriction mean compliance demands remain fully active.
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.
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’s new fact sheet clarifies how the PPWR transforms the shopping experience. By mandating less excessive packaging and clear sorting labels, it aims to reduce waste while lowering costs.
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.
The European Commision has adopted Regulation (EU) 2026/250 to resolve technical inconsistencies regarding BPA restrictions in food contact materials. This correction clarifies verification protocols and provides a timeline for transitional periods through 2029.