Learn what the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) means for packaging compliance, including key rules on recyclability, recycled plastic content, PFAS, packaging EPR, minimization, and labeling. This article outlines the main PPWR deadlines, business impacts, and practical steps companies can take now to prepare for Regulation (EU) 2025/40.

The new regulation will prohibit the supply of PFAS-containing goods to Swedish consumers across five major categories.

CIRS Testing provides a complete medical device chemical testing service, built around the chemical-substance requirements of the EU MDR, REACH, RoHS, the POPs Regulation, China NMPA/GB, and US FDA / ISO 10993 frameworks.

On March 31, 2026, Japan's MHLW issued a notification amending the "List of Substances Requiring Indicated Measures" under the ISHA.

CIRS Group has categorized the cosmetic regulations that have already taken effect or been implemented in major global markets as of July 31, 2026 (inclusive), for your reference.

EFSA has published its scientific opinion on the safety assessment of lacto-N-triose II (LNTri II) as a novel food. The Panel concluded that LNTri II does not raise safety concerns under the proposed conditions of use and use levels.

Recently, China's National Health Commission (NHC) issued notifications regarding the approval and review of “Three new foods” (new food raw materials, new food additives, and new food-related products).

China NHC issued notifications regarding the acceptance of “three new foods”. The applications for 5 new food materials, 2 new food additives and 5 new food-related products have been received.

The FDA is issuing a final order revoking the authorized use of Orange Bas a color additive in food and is proposing to revoke the authorized use of Citrus Red No.2 as a color additive in food.

On July 24, 2026, the European Commission published a draft delegated regulation proposing amendments to (EU) No 649/2012.