Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS or ‘forever chemicals’, have helped packaging resist grease and water. Since 12 August 2026, the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) has restricted their concentrations in food-contact packaging, and eliminating them will require manufacturers to connect advances in barrier materials with better testing, supplier information and control of recycled feedstocks.
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Eliminating forever chemicals from Europe’s packaging supply chain
