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New EU rules on packaging set to enter into application
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Fusion42 · 11 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation begins applying on 12 August 2026, introducing restrictions on PFAS in food-contact packaging and harmonising packaging definitions and labelling across the EU. The regulation aims to reduce packaging waste, promote circular economy practices, and reduce dependency on fossil fuels while strengthening the Single Market.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech, and 7 sources have reported it between 11 Aug 2026 and 17 Aug 2026.
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You must update your packaging compliance now or lose market access across Europe. The new PFAS limits and packaging standards open up demand for safer, sustainable materials and tracking solutions.
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7 sources · first reported 11 Aug 2026 · latest 17 Aug 2026
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