All Regulation & Compliance articles – Page 2
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ArticleDraft bill exempts compostables and biodegradables from PPWR’s SUP ban
The Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE) has presented a draft legislative proposal to exempt biodegradable and compostable formats from the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s bans on single-use plastic packaging, with European Bioplastics (EUBP) describing the measure as “positive and pragmatic”.
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ArticleHow the EU is explaining the PPWR to consumers
The European Commission has published a fact sheet to help consumers understand the aims and implications of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. We examine how the document explains the legislation’s impact on the general public and addresses financial and practical concerns.
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ArticleNew household recycling rules come into force across England
From this Tuesday, households across England are under new rules for sorting their recycling and waste, aiming to clear up confusion and enable consistent, streamlined collections.
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ArticleIndustry reacts to new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation guidance
The European Commission’s new guidance document sets out to clarify elements of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, but what does the industry think? We consulted organizations and representatives to understand their views on the confirmed deadlines, rule exemptions and restrictions, logistical feasibilities, and remaining questions.
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ArticleRegistration opens for the 2026 Sustainable Packaging Summit
Registration has opened for this year’s Sustainable Packaging Summit, taking place on the 10th-12th November at Jaarbeurs Utrecht, bringing together 1,000 packaging professionals across panels, workshops and keynotes, headlined by former Unilever chief executive Paul Polman and PepsiCo’s Archana Jagannathan.
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ArticleConstantia Flexibles presents flexible packaging on thirty partners’ machinery
At interpack 2026, Constantia Flexibles will showcase its packaging materials – from mono-material polymers to aluminium die-cut lids – on equipment from thirty machine suppliers.
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ArticleGuidance document answers important questions about the PPWR
The European Commission has published a guidance document providing further clarity around the requirements of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, including exempted packaging formats, compostable packaging guidelines, rules around empty space and minimization, and much more.
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ArticleFortress Technology to display touchscreen solution for food safety at interpack 2026
Fortress Technology is due to showcase its latest touchscreen solution at interpack 2026, seeking to improve food safety and ‘significantly reduce’ human error in fast-paced manufacturing facilities.
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ArticleBioSupPack project transforms brewery waste into high-performance bioplastics
The EU-funded BioSupPack project has concluded its activities after 5 years, stating it has successfully demonstrated that brewery waste can be transformed into high-performance bioplastics for sustainable packaging.
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ArticleReuse sector backs Belgium holding packaging producers responsible for waste
In response to alleged pressure from some industrial lobbyists, members of the reuse sector have addressed a ‘letter of congratulations’ to Belgian policymakers for measures to hold packaging producers formally responsible for their waste.
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ArticleEverything you need to know about the PPWR Declaration of Conformity
From 12 August 2026, every piece of packaging on the EU market will be legally required to have its own Declaration of Conformity. But what does it actually require, and who is legally responsible for signing it? Felix Gass, founder of Packaging Strategy Lab, a packaging strategy consultancy based in Berlin, explores the details.
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ArticleOver 3 billion PET bottles and aluminium cans returned through Swedish DRS in 2025
According to Sweden’s deposit return system (DRS) operator Returpack/Pantamera, over 3 billion PET bottles and aluminium cans were returned through the country’s DRS in 2025, 130 million more than the previous year.
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ArticleBorealis contributes polypropylene cups to reuse system across hospital cafés
Borealis and FSG Returnables have helped the Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust introduce a reusable cup system to its hospital cafés, a move expected to reduce waste and lower Extended Producer Responsibility costs.
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ArticleA deeper dive into the fight for European competitiveness
Competitiveness is a hot topic among policymakers in Europe. In this edition of the Brief, we take a closer look at the challenges to the EU’s industrial independence, and take stock of the current and upcoming measures designed to protect it.
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ArticleWhat are the next steps for reusable packaging in retail?
In its latest report, the U.S. Plastics Pact sets out its vision for a successful reuse system in retail: a return-on-the-go model for food, home, and personal care products, starting in regions with existing reuse infrastructure.
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ArticleIndustry associations call on European Commission to ‘cut red tape’ in EU Environmental Omnibus
German industry associations including the Federation of German Industries, GemPSI and WVMetalle have signed a statement urging the European Commission to use the Omnibus proposals as a chance to simplify PPWR legislation for industrial and commercial packaging.
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ArticleWhat does a new Netflix film say about the potential impacts of plastic exposure?
A new Netflix documentary, The Plastic Detox, explores a potential link between infertility and exposure to chemical additives in plastics – but is it a fair representation of the packaging industry? Packaging Europe watched the documentary to explore its claims, and consults the reactions of industry voices to understand its reception.
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ArticleStretch hood film with PCR content revealed by ExxonMobil and Reifenhäuser
ExxonMobil Signature Polymers and Reifenhäuser have collaborated on a ‘high-performance’ stretch hood film incorporating up to 35% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, aiming to address contamination and inconsistency issues with household-sourced PCR in stretch hood applications.
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ArticleWhat mountain roads reveal about leadership, fear, and designing the future
To celebrate the company’s tenth anniversary, Searious Business founder Willemijn Peeters urges packaging businesses to ‘accelerate with purpose’ and tackle industrial, legislative, and financial roadblocks in pursuit of circularity at scale – and encourages industry leaders to join its Worst-Ever Packaging Challenge.
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ArticleIndustry backs ‘Made in Europe’ rule for recycled plastic content targets
In a joint letter, Plastics Recyclers Europe, Reloop, Recycling Europe, and the European Waste Management Association (FEAD) call for a ‘Made in Europe’ requirement to be applied to recycled plastic content targets – a move expected to create local demand and support the EU’s recycling sector.