Video: Using Recycled Materials in Food Contact Packaging
Expert insight on food service packaging, PPWR, recycled plastics and novel materials
Food service packaging is one of the most visible areas of packaging waste - and one of the areas facing increasing pressure to support circularity, recycled content and improved end-of-life outcomes.
But when packaging is intended for food contact, the use of recycled or novel materials brings additional regulatory and safety considerations.
In this expert presentation, Dr Alistair Irvine, food contact regulatory expert at Smithers, explores how food service packaging fits within the wider regulatory landscape for recycled materials in food contact packaging.
Using food service packaging as a practical example, the presentation explains how PPWR is expected to drive greater use of recycled and novel materials, before looking in more detail at food contact compliance for recycled plastics and EU regulation 2022/1616.
Watch the presentation to understand:
- Why food service packaging is a key focus for circularity and recycled content
- How PPWR is driving increased focus on recycled materials in packaging
- How food contact requirements affect recycled and novel materials
- How EU regulation 2022/1616 applies to recycled plastic materials and articles
- Key regulatory considerations for recycled PET and polyolefins
This presentation is relevant for packaging manufacturers, converters, brand owners, and others seeking to balance sustainability objectives with food safety and regulatory obligations.
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Watch the presentation for practical insight into recycled and novel materials for food contact packaging.
If you’re working on related packaging requirements, explore our Food Contact Testing and Consultancy services or find out how Smithers can support technical evidence through Packaging Testing for PPWR.
