The EU’s new restrictions on “forever chemicals” in food packaging take effect on Wednesday, alongside broader measures aimed at reducing packaging waste across the bloc.
The rules target toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which can persist in the environment and are linked to health concerns. In parallel, the EU introduces further requirements intended to curb excess packaging and improve how packaging is managed, as the bloc works toward waste-reduction goals.
Outlets report the measures are already in force, with The Local and RTE News (Ireland) both highlighting that the rollout combines chemicals controls for food contact materials with new packaging waste-cutting obligations. The coverage emphasizes timing and the dual focus—PFAS limits in food packaging and wider sustainability-driven packaging policy—without suggesting major differences in how the rules are implemented.
