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EU packaging regulation enters into force: PFAS restrictions in food-contact packaging now in effect

17 August 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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17 August 2026

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regulatory

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Europe

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Read at european-coatings.com →

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Fusion42 · 17 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) has come into force as of August 12, 2026, introducing harmonised rules across member states. It bans PFAS use in food-contact packaging immediately and sets further targets on waste reduction and recyclability for 2030.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Other, and 8 sources have reported it between 11 Aug 2026 and 17 Aug 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face an immediate ban on PFAS chemicals in food packaging within the EU. Adjust your materials sourcing now to avoid losing market access or risking non-compliance penalties.

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8 sources · first reported 11 Aug 2026 · latest 17 Aug 2026

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