Impact of EU's new packaging regulation

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In this in-depth article, get insights into the impact of Europe’s new packaging and packaging waste regulation on food and drink manufacturers. Includes analysis of:

  • Ambitious EU plans to tighten packaging regulations
  • Minimum recycled content targets for 2030 and 2040
  • Ban on per- and polyfluorolkyl substances (PFAS) in food contact packaging by 2026

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  • The EU is tightening its packaging rules, and food and drink manufacturers need to understand what’s coming.
  • New minimum recycled content targets are set for 2030 and 2040, pushing companies to rethink their packaging materials well in advance.
  • A ban on PFAS in food contact packaging takes effect in 2026, giving businesses a narrow window to find compliant alternatives.