PFAS requirements in packaging
The EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR 2025/40) sets out several milestones leading up to 2030. One of the key upcoming dates is 12 August 2026, when limit values for PFAS in packaging that comes into contact with food and is placed on the EU market will be introduced.
The new limit values
From 12 August 2026, food contact packaging must not exceed:
- 50 ppm for the sum of all PFAS.
- 25 ppb for individual non-polymeric PFAS.
- 250 ppb for the sum of non-polymeric PFAS.
The requirement applies to packaging that comes into contact with food across all material types. Packaging for pet food and animal feed is not directly covered by this provision in the regulation, but several companies are choosing to apply a corresponding level of documentation more broadly across their portfolios.
Our partners are already working within the upcoming PFAS requirements
As the regulation has been in the making for a long time, adaptation work is already underway throughout the value chain.
Our partners are working within the upcoming PFAS limit values on the raw materials side and are developing solutions adapted to the regulation.
Several are also close to offering raw materials that are completely PFAS-free.
Use the PFAS requirement to strengthen your packaging strategy
The PFAS requirement provides a good opportunity to review your packaging solutions from a broader perspective - with a focus on documentation, material selection and upcoming requirements.
As we have previously described in ‘Circular packaging starts with a packaging review’, the work on circular packaging begins with a systematic review. When materials and designs are assessed collectively, it often becomes clear where the solution can be simplified.
If you need a comprehensive overview of your current solutions, we would be happy to conduct a structured review with you.
Book a packaging review with our experts.
Use the experience from extended producer responsibility as a starting point
In Denmark, companies have had to deal with extended producer responsibility since autumn 2025. For many, this has meant increased administrative work and the need for new registrations and data sets.
If you have already worked systematically on extended producer responsibility, the experience gained can serve as a solid foundation for gaining an overview of PFAS and other PPWR requirements.
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