Regulation & Compliance
News and analysis on the laws and regulations that are affecting the packaging industry, advice on ensuring compliance and more.
Coveris unveils recyclable wet wipe packaging with up to 45% PCR content
Coveris has expanded its MonoFlexLite E portfolio - made with a single-layer polyethylene material - to include a recyclable solution with
Bio-based adhesive from BindEthics begins industrial-scale production
Adhesive company BindEthics has announced that its flagship bio-based adhesive, Ecohesive, has transitioned from laboratory development into industrial-scale
RCTP calls on policymakers to centre reusable transport packaging in Circular Economy Act
The Roundtable for Reusable Containers, Trays and Pallets (RCTP) is calling on policymakers to centre reuse and recognize reusable transport
Industry urges EU Commission not to reopen Single-Use Plastics Directive
A joint statement signed by EUROPEN, Plastics Europe, European Plastics Converters (EuPC), European Plastic Films (EuPF) and AIM, the European
Scanfill launches food contact approved plastic foil with PCR content
Scanfill has unveiled its Scanfoil rPP POP (Prevented Ocean Plastic), a plastic foil made from 30% post-consumer recycled PP
EU Commission publishes recycled content calculation for single-use PET bottles
The European Commission has published a methodology to calculate, verify, and report chemically recycled content in single-use PET beverage
HolyGrail project to sort and recycle crisp packets into new food packaging
PepsiCo, Ferrero, Mondelēz International and pladis are among the contributors to HolyGrail 2030’s latest project, which will test the
Retailers recommend grace period and clarification as PPWR approaches
Led by EuroCommerce, retailers and wholesalers have urged EU Environmental Ministers to enforce a twelve-month grace period and further
Inside Ardagh Glass Packaging’s plans to reshape its business
Ardagh Glass Packaging recently announced the launch of a new strategic initiative through which it hopes to transform its business
Why brands are integrating sustainability into other business operations
Why are so many big brands integrating their sustainability roles into other business operations – and what does that mean for
Lawsuit accuses California’s Plastics Act of restricting market and raising costs
U.S. state attorneys general are filing a lawsuit to stop the enforcement of California’s Plastics Act, arguing that
Investors join the call not to reopen the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
Twenty-two financial investors have submitted a private letter urging the European Commission not to reopen the Packaging and Packaging