{"id":10888,"date":"2026-07-18T15:37:32","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T15:37:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ats-pack.com\/ppwr-eu-2025-40-what-changes-for-food-packaging\/"},"modified":"2026-07-18T15:37:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T15:37:32","slug":"ppwr-eu-2025-40-what-changes-for-food-packaging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ats-pack.com\/en\/ppwr-eu-2025-40-what-changes-for-food-packaging\/","title":{"rendered":"PPWR (EU) 2025\/40: What Changes for Food Packaging"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The new PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation), namely the European Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste (EU Regulation 2025\/40), represents a significant step forward for the food packaging sector, introducing increasingly stringent requirements regarding sustainability, safety, and recyclability.<\/p>\n<p>The aim of the Regulation is to promote an increasingly circular economy by improving the environmental performance of packaging without compromising the safety of products intended to come into contact with food.<\/p>\n<p>Among the main aspects introduced by the Regulation are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>more stringent requirements for the materials and substances used;<\/li>\n<li>improved packaging traceability and labeling;<\/li>\n<li>technical documentation and compliance with the new European environmental requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In this context, ATS Packaging supports its customers by providing food packaging solutions that combine quality, safety, innovation, and regulatory compliance, helping companies adapt to the evolving European market.<\/p>\n<p>For ATS Packaging, anticipating change means transforming regulatory requirements into opportunities for growth, competitiveness, and long-term value.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The new PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation), namely the European Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste (EU Regulation 2025\/40), represents a significant step forward for the food packaging sector, introducing increasingly stringent requirements regarding sustainability, safety, and recyclability. 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