Various papers and communications regarding EU policy that are relevant to our industry. The information comes from a variety of sources including the European Commission, CITPA – who represent the interests of the European Paper and Board converting industry (Pro Carton are Associate Members) and Cepi – the Confederation of European Paper Industries.

Fibre Packaging Europe – Fit for Purpose Position Paper

Fibre Packaging Europe supports the ongoing revision of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive that aims to shape the future role of packaging within the EU’s circular economy.

Fibre Packaging Europe – Boosting Packaging Recycling PPWD Position Paper

Fibre Packaging Europe supports the EU’s Green Deal ambitions and welcomes the upcoming revision of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD) as a crucial opportunity to drive the EU circular economy.

Fibre Packaging Europe – Sustainable Products Initiative Position Paper

Fibre Packaging Europe acknowledges the importance of ensuring that sustainable products support Europe’s transition to a climate neutral, resource efficient and circular economy.

Fibre Packaging Europe – Substantiating Green Claims Position Paper

Fibre Packaging Europe welcomes the Commission’s upcoming regulation on substantiating green claims as an important tool towards a climate neutral, resource efficient and circular economy.

German manufacturers of paper packaging call for comprehensive protection from mineral oil residue

German manufacturers of paper, cardboard and paper packaging are calling for binding European regulations against undesired mineral oil residues in food

Russia. Ukraine. Europe. Legal implications and impact of sanctions for your business

Pro Carton members have access to the document  “Russia. Ukraine. Europe. Legal implications for your company” which has been shared by CITPA Europe

Cepi Letter to Mrs Ursula Van der Leyen re: Devastating impact of unbearably high energy prices on European pulp and paper industry

Cepi writes to Mrs Ursula Van der Leyen, President, European Commission re: Devastating impact of unbearably high energy prices on European pulp and paper industry

PPWD – letter submitted to European Commission by Austria, Denmark, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Sweden

'All packaging on the EU market to be reusable or recyclable in an economically viable way, by 2030'

ECMA statement – German Ink Ordinance

ECMA fully supports all efforts to improve the safety of food packaging, but is not in favour of a patchwork of national food safety legislation.

The European Commission’s political leadership

This updated graphic from EC Europa details the College of Commissioners from 27 EU countries from 2019 – 2024.

Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive webinar

A webinar was held at the Commission on prevention measures and overpackaging as part of the PPWD review.

Response from European Commission on SUPD

Cepi have this week received a response from EVP Timmermans & Commissioner Sinkevicius