: Food-contact positive list revised (June 2026) — additions, deletions and tighter migration limits
JP-JFSL-370
: June 2026: Regulation (EU) 2026/1168 clarifies the entry-78 scope for polymer coatings and packaging additives and advances labelling/reporting duties.
EU-REACH-XVII-78 · : 2027-06-15
: June 2026: HSE added new substances to the UK candidate list, diverging further from the EU/ECHA list — re-screen articles sold into GB.
UK-REACH-SVHC
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) replaces Directive 94/62/EC and sets binding rules on substances, recyclability, recycled content, minimisa…
EU-2025-40
Restricts substances of concern in packaging, including a PFAS limit for food-contact packaging and a 100 ppm cap on lead, cadmium, mercury and hexavalent chro…
PPWR-ART-5
All packaging must be designed for recycling and graded by recyclability performance class (A–C required from 2030; non-recyclable packaging is phased out).
PPWR-ART-6
Sets minimum post-consumer recycled content for plastic packaging, with shares rising over time by packaging type.
PPWR-ART-7
Packaging must be reduced to the minimum weight and volume needed, with an empty-space ratio of no more than 50% for grouped, transport and e-commerce packagin…
PPWR-ART-10
Packaging must carry harmonised labels showing material composition and sorting instructions to support correct disposal.
PPWR-ART-12
Sets reuse and refill targets for certain packaging formats and requirements for reuse systems.
PPWR-ART-24
Producers must register and finance the collection and treatment of packaging waste in each Member State where they place packaging.
PPWR-ART-45
Requires deposit-return systems for single-use plastic bottles and metal beverage containers, with separate-collection targets.
PPWR-ART-50
The original Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive, repealed and replaced by the PPWR. Retained here for historical reference and transition mapping.
EU-94-62
