EU Packaging Rules Take Effect, Putting New Caps on 'Forever Chemicals' in Food-Contact Items
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EU packaging rules take effect, putting new caps on 'forever chemicals' in food-contact items
Europe's new packaging rules are starting to reshape what shows up around everyday meals, takeout orders, and grocery purchases. The changes place new limits on PFAS, often called "forever chemicals," in food-contact packaging across the European Union. For households that toss out wrappers, cups, and shipping materials every day, the update is also part of a broader push to reduce waste and make packaging safer and easier to handle. Here's what…
The European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which has been progressively implemented since this week, will bring new developments to the consumer. Food contact packaging will be limited to perfluoroalkylated and polyfluoroalkylated substances (PFA), which are known as 'eternal chemicals' because they are highly polluting. To this will be added, inter alia, a harmonised labelling system for all European Union (EU) packaging with…
EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation Begins Application
The Commission has recently released additional guidance and FAQs to support implementation.By Michael D. Green, James Bee, and Toon DictusKey Points: The EU PPWR became effective on the general application date of 12 August 2026. Certain rules (including the “conformity assessment” regarding restrictions on substances of concern and PFAS in food-contact packaging) and most harmonised EPR rules now apply, while other provisions enter into force …
Since August 12, the new European packaging regulation already applies in Spain. Progressive goodbye to single-use plastic, mandatory recyclable packaging and the return of bottles and cans deposits. 36% of the waste we generate are packaging: bottles, trays, briks, envelopes. Logic changes: first reduce, then reuse and only then recycle. What changes from August 12, 2026 The European standard adopted in December 2024 sets binding targets: reduc…
Before you throw away the bottles and cans, take a good look at the label.
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