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Noi norme privind ambalajele, pentru o protecție sporită a consumatorilor
miercuri, 12 august 2026
Începând din 12 august 2026, în întreaga Uniune Europeană se vor aplica noi norme în temeiul Regulamentului privind ambalajele și deșeurile de ambalaje. De acum înainte vor exista limite stricte privind prezența substanțelor perfluoroalchilate și polifluoroalchilate (PFAS-uri, cunoscute sub denumirea de „substanțe chimice eterne”) în ambalajele care intră în contact cu produsele alimentare, protejând și mai […]
Starting from August 12, 2026, new regulations under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation will apply across the European Union.
From now on, there will be strict limits on the presence of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS, known as "forever chemicals") in packaging that comes into contact with food, further protecting consumers and the environment. Definitions, for example, those for manufacturers and producers subject to extended producer responsibility for packaging, will now be harmonized across the EU. Certain markings and information will now be required for packaging, ensuring that producers or importers of packaging can be identified and contacted, where applicable.
Additional regulations under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation will be phased in gradually. Most obligations will become applicable starting in 2030, including rules on recyclability, reuse targets, or very small single-use plastic packaging formats used in hotels and restaurants.
The European Commission will continue to work closely with stakeholders and member states to support effective and practical implementation on the ground. To facilitate the uniform application of the new packaging regulations across the EU and to simplify compliance, the Commission has published guidelines on the implementation of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, as well as an updated document with frequently asked questions.
On average, each European throws away half a kilogram of packaging per day – from single-use coffee cups to drink capsules, plastic wraps, or online shopping packages. The regulation will help further address the environmental challenges posed by packaging and reduce Europe’s dependence on fossil fuels imported from which almost all plastic packaging is made. It will contribute to strengthening the single market for packaging and facilitate cross-border business activities through common rules.
The Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience, and a Competitive Circular Economy, Jessika Roswall, stated: “The new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation is an investment in the future of Europe: it will help reduce waste, increase recycling rates, enhance consumer safety of packaging that comes into contact with food (by limiting harmful substances such as PFAS), and reduce our dependence on virgin materials. These are essential steps towards a truly circular economy. At the same time, the regulation will replace fragmented national rules that are difficult for market operators to navigate in the internal market. However, the new rules also entail adjustment costs, and we have worked closely with market operators to implement the new rules in a pragmatic and non-bureaucratic way.”
You can find more information online about the implementation of the new packaging regulations.
(via European Commission in Romania)
