Regulations

The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) marks a significant advancement in circular packaging governance across Europe. Adopted as Regulation (EU) 2025/40, the PPWR aims to enhance sustainability by mandating that all packaging be recyclable by 2030 and actually recycled by 2035. Additionally, it requires plastic packaging to incorporate recycled content and seeks to phase […]

A recent survey conducted by Advanced Supply Chain reveals that 93% of British businesses are adapting their packaging strategies in response to the upcoming EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which takes effect on August 12, 2026. The PPWR aims to enhance packaging circularity through requirements for recyclability, recycled content, and packaging minimization. The

Constantia Flexibles has announced its readiness for the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), set to take effect on August 12, 2026. This regulation marks a significant shift towards reducing waste and enhancing circularity in the packaging industry. Having spent over a decade integrating Design for Recycling principles into its operations, Constantia Flexibles emphasizes

On July 30, 2026, the Food Packaging Forum (FPF) submitted comments on the draft revision of the Indian standard for plastic feeding bottles, prepared by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). This draft establishes safety requirements for infant feeding bottles, addressing materials, chemical migration testing, labeling, and product performance. Significantly, the draft prohibits the use

The UK government has unveiled an updated recyclability assessment methodology (RAM) as part of its Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) program, aimed at shifting the financial burden of managing household packaging waste from taxpayers to producers. Released on July 1, 2026, by PackUK, the new methodology will be utilized by large packaging producers to

The European Union’s ban on bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials reached its main transition deadline on July 20, 2026. Following the adoption of Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/3190 in December 2024, the regulation prohibits the use of BPA in most food contact articles, with limited exceptions. This ban affects a wide range of products,

Reconomy has expressed disappointment over the UK government’s postponement of mandatory kerbside collection for flexible packaging, now set for April 1, 2030. David Gudgeon, head of external affairs at Reconomy, highlighted the lack of existing infrastructure for recycling flexible plastics as a significant concern. Originally included in guidance issued in 2024, the delay undermines business

On June 5, 2026, the European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) endorsed a proposal from Germany to classify trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) under stricter hazard categories. The committee recommended designating TFA as toxic to reproduction (Category 1B), persistent, mobile and toxic (PMT), and very persistent and very mobile (vPvM). TFA is categorized as

Congressional Democrats have introduced the No Toxics in Food Packaging Act, aiming to prohibit harmful chemicals in food packaging and processing materials. The proposed legislation targets substances such as ortho-phthalates, PFAS, BPA, and styrene polymers, among others, to enhance food safety and protect public health. Sponsored by Senator Richard Blumenthal and Representatives Jan Schakowsky and

On May 25, 2026, the Environmental Protection Authority of Ghana (EPA Ghana) announced a comprehensive ban on the production, importation, distribution, sale, and use of polystyrene foam products, set to take effect on January 1, 2027. This regulation targets all expanded polystyrene (EPS) applications, particularly food contact materials (FCMs) such as takeaway containers, disposable cups,