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Regulation Compliance

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PPWR Readiness: Why the August 2026 Deadline Requires Action Now Regulation Compliance
May 6, 2026

PPWR Readiness: Why the August 2026 Deadline Requires Action Now

EU PPWR compliance deadline looms. A procurement manager breaks down the cost of delay, the three biggest regulatory traps, and three immediate steps to prepare.
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Global EPR Landscape in 2026 – What Packaging Teams Need to Know Regulation Compliance
Apr 30, 2026

Global EPR Landscape in 2026 – What Packaging Teams Need to Know

Extended producer responsibility is reshaping packaging regulations worldwide. A procurement manager breaks down the key developments across the EU, US, and Asia and what they mean for packaging budgets.
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PPWR Guidance Gaps: A Procurement Manager's Cost and Compliance Nightmare Regulation Compliance
Apr 20, 2026

PPWR Guidance Gaps: A Procurement Manager's Cost and Compliance Nightmare

The EU's new packaging rules are unclear, and for a CPG procurement manager, that means real dollars are at stake. Here's what the vague PPWR guidance means for your budget and supply chain.
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PPWR Guidance Gaps: A Procurement Manager's View on Compliance Risk Regulation Compliance
Apr 17, 2026

PPWR Guidance Gaps: A Procurement Manager's View on Compliance Risk

The EU's PPWR guidance leaves critical questions on recyclability, PFAS testing, and recycled content unanswered, creating real financial and operational risks for packaging buyers.
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When FDA Rules Force Clever Packaging: The Real Cost of a 2-Box UTI Kit Regulation Compliance
Apr 17, 2026

When FDA Rules Force Clever Packaging: The Real Cost of a 2-Box UTI Kit

A procurement manager dissects the supply chain and compliance realities behind Cadence OTC's dual-package UTI kit, from shelf-space math to hidden unit costs.
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$10M Crackers: Why “Whole Grain” Labeling Mistakes Are Costing Brands Millions Regulation Compliance
Apr 7, 2026

$10M Crackers: Why “Whole Grain” Labeling Mistakes Are Costing Brands Millions

A procurement manager's breakdown of the Wheat Thins $10M labeling lawsuit. Why minor ingredient claims trigger massive settlements, and how to protect your packaging budget.
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Why thePACKout is the MedTech Packaging Event You Can't Afford to Miss Regulation Compliance
Apr 7, 2026

Why thePACKout is the MedTech Packaging Event You Can't Afford to Miss

A packaging engineer's breakdown of the thePACKout 2026 agenda — cutting through the schedule to highlight the sessions that will actually impact your projects and compliance hurdles.
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What the FDA’s New Gluten Labeling Push Means for CPG Packaging Teams Regulation Compliance
Apr 7, 2026

What the FDA’s New Gluten Labeling Push Means for CPG Packaging Teams

FDA's new RFI on gluten disclosure could reshape label procurement. A packaging buyer breaks down the cost, timing, and supply chain implications of 'radical transparency.'
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UK’s New EPR Lead: What Your Packaging Budget Needs to Know Now Regulation Compliance
Mar 25, 2026

UK’s New EPR Lead: What Your Packaging Budget Needs to Know Now

With UK Packaging PRO taking the reins on pEPR, procurement managers face new compliance costs. A breakdown of the April 1 start, £1.4B fund, and what it means for your supplier contracts.
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Washington's EPR Timeline: CAA Appointment and Key Compliance Dates Regulation Compliance
Mar 7, 2026

Washington's EPR Timeline: CAA Appointment and Key Compliance Dates

As a packaging compliance specialist, I break down Washington's PRO appointment of Circular Action Alliance and the critical deadlines for packaging EPR implementation.
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