All Regulation & Compliance articles
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ArticleKelpi’s seaweed-based coating approved for food contact by US FDA
UK company Kelpi has announced that its seaweed-based biomaterial coating has been cleared for food contact by the US Food and Drug Administration, allowing it to be used on paper and board food packaging sold in the US.
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ArticleHow Trump, tariffs and trade wars are shaping the packaging landscape
Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policies have sent shockwaves through industries worldwide, including packaging. What do they look like in 2026? In this edition of the Brief, we dig deeper into current EU-US trade relations, examine the economic implications, and predict where the situation might go next.
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ArticleAre PPWR requirements pricing small traders out of the single market?
The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) was designed to harmonise packaging rules across the bloc, but small traders have been struggling with stringent requirements and feel that they are priced out of the single market. Elisabeth Skoda, editor at large at Packaging Europe, takes a look at the challenges they face, and the steps being taken to remedy the situation.
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ArticleAmcor and Tiptree partner on 30% PCR shrink films and pallet wrap
Amcor has collaborated with jams and preserves brand Tiptree to deliver certified 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) films for Tiptree’s shrink films and pallet stretch wrap, aiming to help the brand prepare for upcoming UK Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) changes while maintaining logistics packaging performance.
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ArticleDemeter Bio develops bio-based, non-toxic PFAS replacement coating
London-based company Demeter Bio has revealed a non-toxic coating designed to replace PFAS in textiles and packaging using biomaterials, suitable for applications such as clothing, upholstery, hygiene and packaging.
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ArticleRecyclable paper mailer helps e-commerce businesses comply with waste laws
RRD has revealed a paper-based mailer with a peel-and-seal strip and instant-bond adhesive – designed for kerbside recyclability, regulatory compliance, and seamless operations on automated lines.
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ArticleSealTrust publishes digital product passport ‘anyone can verify’
SealTrust has published a live demonstration of an item-level digital product passport that it claims ‘any reader can verify’ end-to-end in around 10 seconds, anchored on a public chain.
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ArticleMarkem-Imaje launches new SaaS solutions for GS1 QR codes
Markem-Imaje has introduced its CoLOS 2D Activate and CoLOS 2D Engage Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) enterprise solutions, aiming to enable global CPG and FMCG brands to create, organize, activate and manage static and dynamic GS1 Digital Link QR codes.
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ArticleFrom theory to practice: Executing your PPWR strategy through 2030
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is moving from policy discussions into practical enforcement. While the recent August milestone marked an important step, it represents just the tip of the iceberg for brand owners and manufacturers working towards long-term compliance.
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ArticleChild-resistant packaging for nicotine pouches avoids costly redesigns
Chemular has launched a patent-pending, child-resistant packaging format for nicotine pouches, intended to help brands avoid complete design overhauls and extra investment.
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ArticleEU Commission misses deadline to harmonize PPWR’s labelling requirements
The European Commission has missed its self-imposed deadline to harmonize the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s labelling requirements for recycled content, reusable packaging, and consumer sorting via implementing acts – potentially resulting in a time crunch for businesses to comply.
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ArticleReport: The ultimate guide to global packaging sustainability regulation in 2026
A warm welcome to our annual report looking at the latest updates in packaging regulations throughout the globe, continent by continent. Pull up a chair – there’s a lot to cover.
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PodcastSustainability Perspectives: Navigating PPWR requirements
The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation has become applicable on August 12th, but many challenges and questions remain. Recyda’s Vivian Loftin discusses ways to tackle these challenges with the help of the company’s recently launched PPWR Navigator with Elisabeth Skoda.
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ArticleNew off-the-shelf container line contains 20% recycled PP from PureCycle
PureCycle Technologies and IPL Schoeller have developed SnapPack Square EVO, a tamper-evident container that contains 20% PureFive recycled polypropylene in every unit to align with incoming sustainability regulation.
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ArticleRevisit PPWR’s B2B shipping rules, demands German rubber industry
Wirtschaftsverband der deutschen Kautschukindustrie (WDK) calls upon EU legislators to revise B2B shipping rules under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, arguing that current requirements are straining SMEs in the rubber industry.
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ArticleEU Commission opens call for evidence about PPWR’s recycled content targets
The European Commission has published a call for evidence surrounding minimum recycled content quotas under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, from calculation and verification to utilizing imported recyclate.
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ArticleHow to prepare your business for PPWR compliance
If PPWR hasn’t been high on your company’s agenda until now, where is the best place to start? Alex Hawley, head of sustainability legal at PwC UK, outlines the important steps companies should take now to ensure they are compliant with the new requirements.
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ArticleEverything you need to know about the EU’s upcoming environmental claim law
The European Commission has published an FAQ document for the Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition, clarifying the rules around environmental claims and greenwashing that will apply from September.
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ArticleFirst Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation rules officially apply
Today, several measures set out in the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation are officially enforced, and become legally binding. Here is everything you need to know about the new expectations, from the Declaration of Conformity to PFAS restrictions. Declaration of Conformity From today, businesses must ...
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ArticleHydropac to launch water ice pack with visual freeze indicator
Hydropac is preparing to introduce its HydroPure water ice pack which appears to ‘crack’ and changes from black to white once it has reached optimum freezing temperature.