PPWR-ART-5 · : In force
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 chromium.
Keep test evidence and declarations for every component in food-contact and other regulated packaging.
Applies from 12 Aug 2026; PFAS food-contact limit phases in 18 months after entry into force.
