Regulation & Compliance
News and analysis on the laws and regulations that are affecting the packaging industry, advice on ensuring compliance and more.
Industry 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
Registration 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,
Constantia 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
Guidance 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
Fortress 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
BioSupPack 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
Reuse 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’
Everything 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
Over 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
Borealis contributes polypropylene cups to reuse system across hospital cafés
Borealis and FSG Returnables have helped the Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) introduce a reusable cup system to its
A deeper dive into the fight for European competitiveness
In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this article Introduction This report looks at the growing
What 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: