Regulation & Compliance
News and analysis on the laws and regulations that are affecting the packaging industry, advice on ensuring compliance and more.
2D code helps disabled consumers access on-pack information offline
HD Barcode aims to improve the accessibility of on-pack product information with HDInfoCode, an advanced 2D code designed for
Plain packaging could discourage teenagers from buying vapes, say researchers
Research led by University College London and King’s College London suggests that selling vape pods in plain packaging could
Saxco and Revino to provide reusable wine bottles to US producers
Beverage packaging provider Saxco has announced a strategic partnership with Revino to distribute its reusable glass wine bottles to producers
Metsä Spring launches uncoated fibre punnets for fruit and vegetables
Metsä Group’s innovation company, Metsä Spring, has introduced new punnet products as part of its Muoto Uncoated Fibre Series,
Packaging Europe’s most popular stories of 2025
Another year is coming to an end. Join us in recapping our most popular stories from the last twelve months:
Turning emotion into action – the key to sustainable packaging in 2026?
As 2025 draws to a close, how are you feeling about your packaging strategy – and can we turn it into
How does the Environmental Omnibus simplify EU sustainability regulation?
Simplification measures introduced under the European Commission’s Environmental Omnibus include proposed exemptions from the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’
Mechanically recycled polymer portfolio unveiled by Borealis and Borouge
Borealis and Borouge have revealed a global portfolio of mechanically recycled, post-industrial and consumer recyclates and compounds, expected to
Mars’ €36 billion acquisition of Kellanova approved by European Commission
The European Commission has granted unconditional approval for Mars’ $36 billion (€30,915,000,000) merger with Kellanova, ruling that
Commission asked to prioritize EU-made recyclate in recycled plastic goals
Plastics Recyclers Europe, the European Waste Management Association (FEAD), and Recycling Europe have signed a joint letter urging the European
Inessens expands 2D code printing capabilities with Domino installation
French labelling company Inessens has installed three of Domino’s K300 monochrome inkjet printers at its Imprimerie Bidoit site in
EU-funded project tests Masterpress’ mono-material pouch for high-barrier recyclability
Label and packaging provider Masterpress has announced its participation in the EU-funded BeFORE Barrier for Recycling initiative, with its