Guidance for economic operators on PFAS control in packaging under EU regulation

The Department of Environment has announced the implementation of Article 5(5) of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR), concerning the control of PFAS substances in packaging that contacts food.

This obligation takes effect from 12 August 2026 and establishes specific concentration limits for PFAS substances in food packaging placed on the EU market.

Businesses involved in manufacturing, importing, or placing packaging or packaged food on the market are advised to assess their packaging and ensure they have the necessary compliance documentation from their suppliers.

The Department of Environment is preparing an interpretative guide, expected to be published in September 2026, to assist compliance.

More information and the official announcement are available here.

For further clarifications, contact Dr. Haris Kalyvas at tel. 22408992 or email ckalyvas@environment.moa.gov.cy, or Ms. Ioanna Konstantinidou at tel. 22408920 or email jconstantinidou@environment.moa.gov.cy.