All Regulation & Compliance articles
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ArticleHow packaging data gaps can impact compliance and investment
How can companies increase the visibility of their packaging after use? In this article, Packaging Data Hub directors Sarah Perreard (co-CEO of Earth Action) and Yoni Shiran (partner at Systemiq) describe how gaps in packaging data can shape real decisions, with additional contributions from Amcor and Nestlé.
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ArticleHow to get prepared for the PPWR
We spoke with Marzia Scopelliti, Senior Public Affairs Manager at The European Organisation for Packaging and the Environment (EUROPEN), to better understand how companies can make sure they are fully prepared for the big August PPWR deadline.
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ArticleFold-and-squeeze paper pack dispenses 98% of liquid product for easy use
The single-dose Papersnap pack from Easysnap Technology can be folded and squeezed to dispense liquid products – a design set to ensure full accessibility, avoid loose components, minimize product waste, and streamline recyclability.
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ArticleJoint statement calls for digital one-stop-shop for EPR in EU legislation
Europen is among the signatories of a joint statement calling for the European Commission to introduce a digital One-Stop Shop for EU-wide EPR implementation into the Circular Economy Act.
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ArticleGreyparrot and Kenvue seek to improve recycling data at sorting facilities
AI-powered waste intelligence company Greyparrot has partnered with consumer health company Kenvue to improve global recycling for its brand packaging in commercial-scale sorting facilities.
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ArticleFragmented definitions of compostable packaging limits scale, report finds
In a new report, a multi-stakeholder coalition has identified ‘inconsistent and fragmented’ definitions of compostability as a key barrier to advancing compostable packaging systems – leading to gaps between laboratory testing and real-world outcomes.
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ArticlePreparing for PPWR without waiting for every detail
Businesses must comply with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation from August 2026 – regardless of any gaps that remain.
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ArticleLet online marketplaces provide packaging registration data, says Amazon
Research from Amazon reveals the complexity of navigating registration rules across EU Member States and advocates for online marketplaces playing a role in providing the necessary data.
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ArticleXaar releases new printbar for black 1D and 2D variable data printing
Xaar recently launched the Black version of its Versatex printbar at interpack 2026, said to bring high-definition black 1D and 2D variable data printing to existing analogue label presses and finishing lines.
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ArticleEUROPEN launches PPWR Conformity Assessment Toolkit
The European Organisation for Packaging and the Environment (EUROPEN), formed of corporate members and national organisations across the packaging value chain, has released the PPWR Conformity Assessment Toolkit designed to help companies better understand and navigate the Regulation’s conformity assessment requirements.
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ArticleAre Member States complying with the Single-Use Plastics Directive?
The European Commission has published a report detailing how Member States are reducing single-use plastic food and drink containers in line with the Single-Use Plastics Directive. We take a closer look at its findings and what they mean for data collection in the next few years.
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ArticleWhere flexible plastic recycling technologies are going – and what they still need
EFSA recently published Novel Technology Numbers (NTNs) for 24 developing technologies – including Nextek’s mechanical recycling and water-free cleaning processes, NEXTLOOPP and COtooCLEAN.
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ArticleEU Commission refers France to Court of Justice for undisclosed labelling law
The European Commission has formally referred France to the Court of Justice of the European Union – accusing the country of enforcing a nation-specific sorting logo and failing to disclose the law before its adoption.
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ArticleMeeting the PPWR’s requirements: managing risk via test and measurement
This summer, the first of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s (PPWR) requirements will become mandatory in all 27 EU Member States and for those who supply EU markets.
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ArticleSeaweed-based top film set to comply with PPWR’s fruit and veg plastic ban
noriware offers a seaweed-based top seal film for fruit and vegetable packaging, intended to help retailers align with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s single-use plastic ban for fresh produce.
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ArticleR-Cycle and TILISCO reveal AI-based software solution for PPWR compliance
R-Cycle has collaborated with packaging management company TILISCO to present a software-as-service-solution - the PPWR Compliance Compass - at interpack 2026, currently taking place in Düsseldorf.
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ArticleUPM, Michelman and BOBST reveal bio-based packaging aligned with EU packaging rules
UPM Specialty Materials, Michelman and BOBST have teamed up to create two validated paper-based packaging concepts, designed to align with EU packaging rules such as the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD).
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ArticleMelodea reveals PPWR compliant water-based barrier coatings
Melodea has unveiled its MelOx-NGen and VBseal water-based barrier coatings, aiming to unlock PPWR compliance for CPG brands and operational flexibility for packaging professionals with no capex required.
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ArticleWhat the industry thinks as CEOs appeal to clarify and push back PPWR rules
Last week, industry CEOs asked the European Commission for more time to comply with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. Is the request justified, or could it have industry-wide repercussions? We heard from a range of industry players about the outcome.
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ArticleReflections from more than 30 years in the packaging industry
What does the packaging industry need to do to ensure it is considered an ally in the sustainability transition? Elopak’s outgoing CEO Thomas Körmendi draws on his more than 30 years of packaging industry experience to answer this question.