Regulation & Compliance
News and analysis on the laws and regulations that are affecting the packaging industry, advice on ensuring compliance and more.
Toyo Ink Europe introduces low migration UV Flexo ink
Toyo Ink Europe has revealed its Steraflex GIO flexographic printing ink, said to offer ‘superb’ print and press performance on
Handle with care: unboxing the PPWR - opportunities and threats for the food industry
In this article Michael Nieuwesteeg, Helen Crowe and Serra Anker from NVC take a look at the upcoming legal requirements,
The packaging blind spot that could be costing your company money
The next wave of EPR fees is set to bring in stricter fees, more stringent recyclability demands, and complex data
Europe’s recycling industry warns of raw materials loss despite EU-US customs agreement
Aluminium Deutschland (AD) says that despite an agreement in the EU-US customs conflict, the outflow of aluminium scrap from
EU-backed scheme researching new cleaning methods for recycled plastics
AIMPLAS is leading an innovative research project researching new cleaning and decontamination methods for recycled plastic, with the aim of
Will ambition win the day at INC-5.2’s Global Plastics Treaty talks?
The sixth round of Global Plastics Treaty negotiations begins today, and WWF asks whether a continued push for consensus will
Global Plastics Treaty calls intensify as microplastics linked to health impacts
With INC-5.2 kicking off tomorrow, WWF and the University of Birmingham underline its importance by linking micro- and
Danone sues Chobani over alleged trademark infringement in coffee packaging
Danone is filing a lawsuit against Chobani, arguing that the company has copied the slogan and packaging colours of Danone’
Ocado to track milk bottle recycling with Polytag’s UV watermarks
Through its partnership with Polytag, Ocado Retail is applying UV tags to its own-label milk bottles, tracking them and
International law bans climate non-compliance, renewing Plastics Treaty hopes
The International Court of Justice has ruled that any country that fails to tackle greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuels
EU Deforestation Regulation ‘unlikely’ to affect wooden pack and pallet users
According to the European Federation of Wooden Pallet and Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB), the incoming EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) will not