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Jenny Walther-Thoß
05. August 2026

PPWR FAQ Update: What the European Commission Clarified in August 2026

The European Commission has published a second, updated version of its FAQ on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), just days before the first operational PPWR obligations take effect on August 12, 2026. Changes are expressly marked as NEW or UPDATED, focusing on manufacturer status, packaging components, and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Here is […]

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Oliver Smith
01. July 2026

BP Consultants Launches New Digital 3-Minute Check to Assess New Business Development Strength

The free New Business Compass gives packaging industry companies an anonymous, indicative snapshot across six strategic building blocks in three minutes, with no form required. BP Consultants, the consulting partner to the packaging industry and part of the Berndt+Partner Group, has released a new digital tool, the New Business Compass. The free self-check allows decision-makers, […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß
29. June 2026

PPWR Late-Starter Package – Fast, Pragmatic and Structured

From 12 August 2026, the first provisions of the PPWR will be activated – and will therefore be operationally relevant for many companies. For an overview of the latest guidance documents published by the European Commission, the FAQs, and key national developments, please refer to our article “PPWR Blog: Guidance, FAQs and National Requirements”. This […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß

PPWR Blog: Guidance, FAQ and National Rules

With the publication of the PPWR guidance and the accompanying FAQ from the European Commission, important orientation aids for companies are now available. At the same time, numerous national developments show that the implementation of European requirements remains closely intertwined with country-specific rules. Overall, the regulatory dynamics surrounding packaging are continuing to increase shortly before […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß

PFAS in the PPWR – a Risk-Based Approach to Compliance

From 12 August 2026, binding PFAS limit values for food packaging apply under Article 5(5) of the PPWR. Important: the PPWR does not contain a general PFAS ban. But it sets maximum concentrations for packaging that is intended to come into contact with food. We tell you which food packaging is particularly affected, which limit […]

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Louisa Kröning

EmpCo Practical Test: Consequences for Communication

In our Q1 newsletter, we presented the regulatory foundations of the EmpCo Directive. Today we take the next step and show you what the new legislation means specifically for your corporate communications. As a basis, we use a green claims project that we recently implemented for a client. As part of the project, the company’s […]

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Matthias Giebel

Insights from the Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026

For the packaging industry, the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRS) is a key meeting point. Technological developments, regulatory requirements and future market trends in the field of sustainable plastic packaging can be identified and assessed here. We report on key themes and insights from award-winning applications. A brief summary upfront: sustainability and circularity are increasingly […]

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Matthias Giebel

Interpack 2026: Summary and Assessment

Was Interpack 2026 the hoped-for mood booster for the packaging industry? Opinions differ. On the one hand, it confirms its role as the international leading trade fair for processing and packaging and remains strong in terms of exhibitor numbers and breadth of topics. But there are also declining trends. We take a general look at […]

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Matthias Giebel

Paper in Flexible Packaging: Niche, Trend or a Thing of the Past?

Is paper in flexible packaging still on trend or already over? This question lies at the heart of a widely debated transformation. Under the buzzword “paperisation”, it drives dynamics in our industry like few other topics. Matthias Giebel placed the topic at the centre of his presentation at the INNOFIBER conference by Innoform. His conclusion: […]

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Oliver Smith

The Top 10 Applications in the European Household Care Packaging Market

The European market for household care product packaging reached a total volume of over 20 billion units in 2025. The ten largest applications account for around 85 % of the total market. Many applications show significantly different regional focuses. There are also clear differences in packaging systems. We analyse the European packaging market for household […]

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