Key provisions of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation will apply from 12 August 2026. The rules affect packaging producers and many plastics companies that must define their role in the supply chain and meet new compliance obligations.
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has expanded its European production center in Malta to support semiconductor customers. The facility adds cleanroom capacity and will focus on FKM and FFKM products, including new fluorosurfactant-free materials.
The Cold Surface project is developing prefabricated façade systems using photoluminescent materials to reduce heat build-up. The partners aim to lower envelope surface temperatures by up to 2 °C and cut cooling energy demand by 5% to 10%.
The EU End-of-Life Vehicle Regulation has been published in the Official Journal and will enter into force on 13 August. It introduces mandatory recycled plastic content targets for new vehicle types, design requirements and rules on treatment of end-of-life vehicles.
The Polish Chamber of Chemical Industry has assessed the proposed changes to the EU ETS presented by the European Commission. The Chamber points to solutions aligned with the sector's demands, but stresses that their significance will depend on detailed provisions and the way they are implemented.
ReVentas has joined the European HG2030 – Circular Packaging consortium. The company aims to use its solvent-based purification technology to obtain polypropylene of virgin-like quality for rigid food packaging.
R-Cycle and Tilisco have expanded the PPWR Compliance Compass with an integrated AI chatbot for handling regulatory queries. The solution is intended to support packaging manufacturers in assessing compliance and preparing PPWR declarations of conformity.
An analysis of extended producer responsibility systems across the 27 EU countries shows that the level of fees does not determine recycling performance. System design, eco-modulation, transparency and infrastructure are the key factors.
On 17 September 2026, PET Pack CEE Forum 2026 will take place in Budapest, focusing on regulation, compliance and competitiveness across the PET packaging value chain in Central and Eastern Europe.
Tosca believes reusable packaging is becoming an important part of European supply chain infrastructure. The company points to cost pressure, labour shortages and tightening packaging and packaging waste regulations.
At the 13th Polska Chemia Congress, the main themes were the competitiveness of the European chemical industry, energy costs, EU ETS, CBAM and transformation financing. Participants pointed to the need for a coherent industrial policy and greater regulatory predictability.
Aimplas and Fakolith are carrying out the SAFE-ED Coatings project to develop up to four coating systems with undetectable migration of endocrine-disrupting substances. The solutions are intended to address tightening regulatory requirements concerning BPA.