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2026-04-02

Restaurant Owners Buy Imported Packaging Directly: Do They Need to Pay Treatment Fees?

Many foodservice companies have a common misunderstanding: they think paying store garbage fees means packaging treatment responsibility is completed. In reality these are two different responsibility systems. The key question is not whether this fee exists, but who first placed these packaging on the local market.

2026-03-25

2026 Packaging Regulations: Compliance Timeline for Foodservice Companies

PPWR takes effect August 12, 2026. PFAS limits, stock clearance deadlines, reuse targets, and recyclability requirements define the compliance calendar that restaurants and chains must follow.

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2026-04-02

Foodservice Companies Procure Packaging from Outside EU: What Compliance Documents to Prepare for Inspections?

When foodservice companies procure packaging from outside EU, they often focus first on price and delivery time. However, the real problem emerges after goods arrive: can it be proven these packaging are legal for food contact? Can required documents be completely shown when inspection comes?

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2026-03-26

PPWR for Takeaway Packaging: 5 Key Changes

From August 12, 2026, PPWR reshapes priorities for takeaway packaging. PFAS limits, recyclability, single-use restrictions, recycled content, and updated documentation become the five most urgent fronts for foodservice and procurement.

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2026-03-24

Single-Use Restrictions and DRS System: Foodservice Industry Response Guide

From January 1, 2030, single-use plastic restrictions and DRS system take effect. Restaurants and takeaways must prepare reusable alternatives and deposit mechanisms for bottles and cans.

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2026-03-23

PFAS Limits and Single-Use Plastic Restrictions: Interpreting Regulatory Signals

PFAS regulation and single-use plastic restrictions reflect the EU's dual approach to food packaging: safety on one hand, sustainability on the other. Both require advance preparation.

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2026-03-22

EU FCM Regulations 2026: From Documentary Compliance to Continuous Traceability

In 2026, European food-contact material regulations undergo a key shift: compliance focus moves from merely having documents to their continuous validity and traceability. DoCs must be updated and correspond to specific batches.

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2026-03-21

Regulation (EU) 2025/351: Key Points of New Plastic FCM Rules

Regulation 2025/351, effective March 16, 2025, updates rules for plastic food-contact materials. Enhanced NIAS control and labeling requirements are the two main fronts. Transition deadline: September 16, 2026.

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