PFAS Bans and EU Regulations Drive Demand for Alternative Pulp Packaging
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- Developments
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What happened
A wave of PFAS restrictions on food packaging has prompted a surge in inquiries for alternative pulp materials from international buyers. These buyers are located in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and the UAE. The restrictions are driven by regulatory actions in major markets in 2026.
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Why it matters
The EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2025/40) took full effect on August 12, 2026, imposing strict limits on PFAS in food-contact packaging with no grandfathering period. Additionally, several US states have enacted new PFAS restrictions in force in 2026, including Maine's outright ban effective January 1.
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Who's involved
- PortugalEcodelicious Pulp LLP, a manufacturer of compostable sugarcane bagasse tableware
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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International buyers in the US, Canada, the UK, EU, and UAE might face increased compliance costs due to the new market standards.
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The entities involved
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Portugal
country in Southwestern Europe