Regulatory frameworks now span major economies including the EU, UK, US, and Latin America, forcing enterprises to adapt for cross-border market access.
EU: The PPWR entered into force in February 2025, with full application starting August 2026. It mandates 100% recyclable packaging by 2030 and prohibits PFAS in food-contact packaging materials.
UK: EPR fees apply from 2025, graded by packaging material type, weight, and recyclability — with higher levies imposed on hard-to-recycle packaging.
US: California's SB 54 requires 100% recyclable or compostable single-use packaging by 2032, while multiple US states are advancing bans on PFAS in food packaging.
Latin America: Brazil enforces mandatory plastic packaging reverse logistics in 2026, and MERCOSUR has updated regional standards for packaging and food-contact materials.
Key Insight: Packaging is shifting from a brand asset to a compliance liability. Businesses that fail to proactively align will face dual pressures from elevated costs and restricted market access.
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