What do new PFAS restrictions under PPWR mean for meat and dairy packaging?
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Under the European Union's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations (PPWR), new PFAS restrictions for food packaging are the first requirements to come into force – with PFAS limits taking effect from August 2026.
Check the infographic below to understand what are PFAS, and what the upcoming PFAS limits mean for meat & dairy manufacturers.
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