Compliance & Regulations

Compostable Packaging Certifications Decoded: EN 13432, ASTM D6400, BPI, and OK Compost Your supplier says their packaging is “compostable.” Your customer in Germany wants “EN 13432 certified” containers. A California restaurant chain requires “BPI listed” products. And you’ve seen “OK Compost” logos on competitors’ websites. Are these all the same thing? Do you need all […]

Two forces reshaping how the world buys food packaging If you source food packaging for a business in the US, EU, Canada, or Latin America, two regulatory forces are about to change your cost structure, supplier requirements, and material choices. The first is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) — a wave of laws making companies financially

The clock is ticking: August 12, 2026 The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) — officially Regulation (EU) 2025/40 — takes full effect on 12 August 2026, and the European Commission has confirmed there will be no delay. This regulation represents the most sweeping overhaul of EU packaging law in three decades, replacing the

The landscape of food packaging regulations in the United States is shifting dramatically. As of 2026, more than 20 states have enacted laws restricting or banning PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in food-contact packaging. For restaurant owners, food brands, and procurement managers — especially those importing packaging from overseas — understanding these rules is no