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EU PFAS Restrictions Create Compliance Deadline for Food Packaging Label Converters
Shared with SuperPrinters · 8/3/2026 · Source: flintgrp.com
From August 2026, food packaging and labels sold in the EU must meet new PFAS chemical restrictions, putting pressure on converters who produce direct thermal labels. While the regulatory change presents a compliance challenge, industry experts see it as an opportunity for converters to modernize and future-proof their product portfolios. Direct thermal label production is particularly in focus given the technology's widespread use in food packaging applications.
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