PFAS – in accordance with Article 5 PPWR

Under the PPWR, PFAS content in packaging will only be permitted up to a certain limit from 12 August 2026 onwards. Only packaging that does not exceed this limit will remain marketable in the EU. The German minimum standard already classifies PFAS in PE and PP films as incompatible with recycling from January 2026 onwards. You will find relevant background information below.

Last update: 27 November 2025

Within the framework of the REACH Regulation, the ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) has been working on a PFAS ban for some time. Currently, the PPWR for packaging is considered the authoritative regulatory mechanism. Until the publication of the legal text in January 2025, there was no clarity regarding the permissible limit values. Against the backdrop of globalised raw material supply and the market-standard disposition of packaging materials, the current time frame is considered impractical. The complete removal of PFAS components from the material flows of the recycling industry can only be achieved in the long term. Of course, compliance with the requirements of the PPWR is currently the order of the day.

PFAS compliance at ppg >

Since the legal framework was announced, we have been working intensively on a solution, including with regard to the use of PFAS by our suppliers. Based on extensive testing, we can confirm that our laminates will be compliant with the PFAS requirements of the PPWR (Regulation 2025/40) by the provision date of 1 February 2026 at the latest.