Interpack 2026 announces the continuation and expansion of the interpack TV Live format, produced in the trade fair TV studio and online. The programme is set to include talks, analyses and panels on market developments, regulation and technological solutions for the processing and packaging industry.
Ten entities have established the Employers' Association of the Circular Economy and Recycling to represent companies involved in actual processing and material recovery and to support regulatory dialogue around the circular economy and recycling system in Poland.
Teradyne Robotics has taken legal action in Germany against Elite Robots, alleging copyright infringement of Universal Robots software and calling for stronger intellectual property protection in Europe.
The German institute SKZ is expanding its portfolio with a permanent consulting model for plastics industry companies, focusing on sustainability reporting, EU regulations and preparing businesses for upcoming market requirements.
The new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) fundamentally changes the requirements for labels: from design for recycling, through label content and functions, to cooperation models along the value chain.
From 1 January 2026, an extended ban on selected single-use plastic products will enter into force in the United Arab Emirates. Plant-based PLA material remains exempt from the regulation as an accepted alternative.
EU Regulation (EU) 2022/1616 tightens requirements for recycled plastics in food contact applications, creating significant compliance and traceability challenges for non-EU recyclers seeking access to the European market.
At the 6th Techco Forum in Warsaw, representatives of the chemical industry and public administration highlighted the need for coherent regulation, predictable investment conditions and protection of the competitiveness of the European industry in the context of the energy and climate transition.
Clariant has entered a strategic joint venture with Fuhua to develop next-generation, non-halogenated phosphorus-based flame retardants for construction, automotive and electrical and electronic applications, addressing tightening regulatory requirements.
Signal Group reports rising demand for continuous VOC measurement in the packaging sector as manufacturers balance recyclability, carbon footprint and emissions under EPR and PPWR requirements. FID-based analysers support compliance and process control.
The Sustainable Packaging Summit 2025 will take place on 10–12 November at the Jaarbeurs Event & Exhibition Centre in Utrecht, featuring panels, workshops and presentations from global brands and industry organisations.
The European plastics recycling sector is sliding into one of its deepest crises to date. By the end of 2025, Europe will have lost nearly one million tonnes of recycling capacity since 2023.
