Compliance & Regulations

Maine’s PFAS Food Packaging Ban Takes Effect May 25, 2026: What Restaurant Suppliers Need to Do Now Last updated: April 22, 2026 — 33 days until enforcement begins. On May 25, 2026, Maine becomes one of the strictest states in the US for PFAS in food packaging. The ban — finalized under Chapter 80 Section […]

PFAS-Free Food Containers: What They Are, Why You Need Them, and Where to Buy Wholesale PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) — often called “forever chemicals” because they never break down in the environment — have been used in food packaging for decades to provide grease and moisture resistance. In 2026, the regulatory landscape has shifted

Saudi Arabia and GCC Food Packaging Import Requirements 2026 The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region — Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman — represents one of the most dynamic food packaging markets globally. The GCC packaging market is valued at approximately $16 billion in 2025, growing to over $20 billion by 2031, with

South Korea Food Packaging Requirements: Safety Standards, EPR, and Eco-Labels South Korea is a sophisticated, high-value food packaging market where regulatory compliance, environmental credentials, and visual quality all matter enormously. The country’s food packaging market is valued at approximately $7.7 billion and growing at over 4% annually. Korean consumers are among the world’s most environmentally

Mexico Food Packaging Regulations 2026: NOM-051, Sustainability Trends, and Import Requirements Mexico is Latin America’s second-largest economy and one of the fastest-growing food packaging markets in the region, with the market projected to reach approximately $17.9 billion by 2030. For packaging exporters targeting Mexico, the regulatory landscape has shifted dramatically in 2025–2026 — a sweeping

Japan Food Packaging Standards: Materials, Labeling, and Safety Requirements Japan is a sophisticated, quality-obsessed food packaging market. Japanese consumers and regulators have standards that are among the world’s strictest — not because of bureaucratic complexity, but because of deep cultural emphasis on food safety, freshness, and presentation. For Chinese food packaging exporters, Japan represents both

Food Packaging Compliance in Germany: EPR, Der Grüne Punkt, and VerpackG Germany operates the world’s most comprehensive and strictly enforced packaging regulation system. The Packaging Act (Verpackungsgesetz, or VerpackG) requires virtually every company that places packaging on the German market — including foreign exporters — to register, report, and pay licensing fees for end-of-life recovery.

Australia’s Compostable Packaging Standards: AS 4736 and AS 5810 Explained Australia has among the world’s most rigorous standards for compostable packaging — arguably stricter than the EU’s EN 13432 or the US BPI certification in some aspects. For packaging suppliers targeting the Australian market, understanding AS 4736 (industrial compostable) and AS 5810 (home compostable) is

Food Packaging Regulations in Canada 2026: What Importers Must Know Canada is one of the most attractive export markets for food packaging from China — large consumer base, proximity to the US market, strong food service industry, and relatively straightforward import procedures. But Canada also has distinct regulations that differ from both US FDA standards

UK Packaging Compliance After Brexit: EPR Fees, Labeling Rules, and What Importers Need to Know If you export food packaging to the United Kingdom, Brexit has created a compliance landscape that’s distinct from the EU — but not entirely separate. The UK has adopted its own Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme, its own labeling requirements,