EU Restricts Forever Chemicals in Food Packaging as New Law Applies

The EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) came into effect on 12 August 2026, banning food-contact packaging containing PFAS 'forever chemicals' above a critical threshold to reduce health risks and packaging waste while promoting reuse and circular economy goals.

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