Commission PPWR Implementation Guidance Expected March 2026
Converters prepare for European Commission guidance due ahead of the 12 August 2026 application date under Regulation (EU) 2025/40.
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Industry News for Flexible Packaging Converters
Follow verified global industry developments from 2005 to today—trade fairs, regulation, M&A, material markets, and sustainability milestones that shaped flexible packaging investment.
This archive covers flexible packaging and flexographic printing industry news year by year—from trade fairs and regulation to material markets and consolidation.
Stories are sourced from trade associations, regulatory filings, and established packaging press to give plant managers historical context for capital planning.
Browse by year to track how resin cycles, sustainability policy, and regional demand shaped converter investment decisions.
Industry News
Southeast Asia Flexible Packaging Capacity Trends in 2025
ASEAN converters balance in-house CI flexo investment with toll partnerships as EU PPWR compliance reaches Asian export lines.
PPWR 2030 Target: All Packaging Must Be Recyclable by Design
The 1 January 2030 recyclability deadline under PPWR is shaping laminate redesign and equipment investment decisions today.
PPWR General Application Date Set for 12 August 2026
Converters have a defined 18-month transition from entry into force to align structures, documentation, and EPR reporting with EU requirements.
Regulation (EU) 2025/40 Enters into Force on 11 February 2025
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation is now legally binding, starting the countdown to general application on 12 August 2026.
EU PPWR Formally Adopted: Council Signs Off 16 December, Regulation Dated 19 December 2024
Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste completed the legislative process and headed for Official Journal publication.
Design-for-Recycling Pressure Builds on Flexible Film Converters
With PPWR nearing final adoption, brand owners accelerated recyclability audits on laminate structures and supplier documentation.
drupa 2024 Recap: Flexible Packaging Highlights from Düsseldorf
The 28 May–7 June 2024 edition drew international converters to Messe Düsseldorf for live CI flexo, laminating, and sustainability demonstrations.
EU Packaging Waste Reduction Targets Shape Converter Investment Plans
Per-capita waste reduction goals under PPWR prompted converters to reassess format design, downgauging, and line efficiency.