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PPWR PFAS limits for food-contact packaging: what to prove

November 4, 2026 by PPWREU Desk

Plain paper food wrappers, fibre trays and a paper box on a wooden table beside a printed compliance file and pen.

Article 5(5) of the PPWR has capped PFAS in food-contact packaging since 12 August 2026. This explainer covers the three limits, stock rules, the Commission’s test cascade and a checklist.