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Who Is the Manufacturer Under PPWR? A 30% PCR Perforated Bag Case Study

A packaging converter produces the film. A bag manufacturer converts it into perforated bags. A brand owner fills and seals the bags. An importer places the packaged product on the EU market. Which company is the manufacturer under PPWR? The answer is not always the factory that physically makes the empty bag. The Packaging and […]

Unprinted Medical Bags Under PPWR: Balancing Safety, Cleanliness & Sustainability

As the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) advances, the packaging industry faces immense pressure to transition toward a circular economy. Historically, the design of medical packaging has been driven almost exclusively by safety, sterility, and regulatory compliance. However, the new PPWR framework—Regulation (EU) 2025/40, which entered into force on February 11, 2025, and […]

Benefits of Extended Producer Responsibility Programmes: A Complete Guide to EU PPWR & EPR Compliance

Extended producer responsibility (EPR) is reshaping the packaging landscape across Europe. With the introduction of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which formally entered into force in February 2025 and applies from August 2026, packaging compliance is no longer just an environmental goal—it is a strict legal requirement. For European businesses, understanding extended […]

Dry Food Flexible Film: 3-Layer PE Structures for Powder Packaging

Dry food flexible film is undergoing a massive transformation as the European Union enforces stricter recyclability rules. For brands packaging milk powder, spices, tea, and baking mixes, the challenge is clear: how to protect moisture-sensitive products without relying on non-recyclable multi-material laminates. The traditional PET/VMPET/PE structures, while excellent for barrier protection, are increasingly incompatible with […]

Mono PE FFS Film: 3-Layer Design for PPWR-Ready Small Packs

Mono PE FFS Film: 3-Layer Design for PPWR-Ready Small Packs The European flexible packaging market is moving from multi-material performance by default toward recyclability by design. For brands running form-fill-seal packaging lines, mono PE FFS film is becoming a practical route to replace PET/PE, PA/PE, or PVC-based laminates in suitable small-pack applications. The key is […]

ICAO STEBs Guide: Secure Duty-Free Liquids for Airport Transfers

TL;DR: ICAO STEBs are tamper-evident security bags required for carrying duty-free liquids through airport transfer security checkpoints. They must meet ICAO specifications — including a transparent panel, serial number, and receipt pocket — to be accepted at international airports. ICAO STEBs Guide: Secure Duty-Free Liquids for Airport Transfers ICAO STEBs are specialized Security Tamper-Evident Bags […]

Tamper Evident Key Bags for Secure Key Custody

TL;DR: Tamper evident key bags provide a verifiable, auditable record of every key handover — making them essential for banks, hotels, and property managers who need to prove that keys were not accessed without authorisation. Introduction: Why Key Custody Needs Visible Evidence Tamper evident key bags are designed for a simple but important operational question: […]