Our packaging products have passed SGS PFAS testing and comply with the EU's new PPWR standards.
Recently, our company's sample-packaged products underwent specialized PFAS testing for the EU's PPWR 2025/40 Directive at SGS; all test results comply with the requirements of the new regulations, and a compliant testing report has been issued, thereby laying a solid compliance foundation for entering the EU market.
New EU regulations tighten PFAS controls, marking a new phase of compliance for the packaging industry.
The updated PPWR Directive 2025/40 imposes stricter requirements on the environmental impact throughout the entire packaging life cycle, with Section 5 of Chapter V introducing mandatory limit requirements for PFAS. PFAS are synthetic fluorinated compounds that, due to their stable chemical structure and difficulty in degradation, exhibit bioaccumulative properties and pose health risks; consequently, many countries have classified them as key controlled pollutants. Following the implementation of these new regulations, packaging products entering the EU market must comply with the PFAS content requirements; those failing these tests will be prohibited from circulation.
In response to the updates in EU regulations, our company has established a dedicated compliance team to review the material composition of its product lines and proactively benchmark against the new requirements to implement full-process optimization across both the raw material procurement and production stages. During the raw material supplier selection process, the company has incorporated PFAS content into its incoming inspection criteria, conducted thorough screenings of each segment—including chemical additives, waterproofing materials, and printing coatings—replaced PFAS-containing materials with environmentally friendly alternatives, and optimized production processes to sever the pathways through which PFAS may enter the system at the source.
Tests conducted by authoritative institutions have shown compliance with all standards, and the full-process compliance verification has been successfully passed.
Our company has selected the internationally authoritative testing agency SGS to conduct comprehensive PFAS testing on our flagship products intended for export to the European Union, in accordance with the testing methods specified in Directive PPWR 2025/40; this testing covers all contact layers, structural layers, and all regulated categories, with the entire testing process strictly adhering to official standard procedures.
The test report indicates that the total PFAS content in all submitted samples is below the EU limit values, and all individual parameters comply with the requirements; the conclusion is "Pass." All product lines offered by our company fully comply with the latest EU environmental regulations and possess the necessary compliance certifications to enter the EU market.
The company's Quality Control Manager stated that this successful testing result serves as validation of the previous compliance adjustments and confirms the compliance of our eco-friendly packaging products. While most companies in the industry are still in the adaptation phase, our company has completed these adjustments and validations ahead of schedule, thereby securing a first-mover advantage.
Proactively establish a compliance framework to facilitate market expansion in the EU.
Our company has established a routine regulatory tracking and compliance adjustment mechanism; preparatory work was initiated during the public consultation phase of the PPWR draft, enabling us to complete all necessary adjustments and testing nearly one year prior to the formal implementation of the regulations, thereby mitigating potential compliance risks arising from the new regulations' enforcement.
The successful PFAS testing results have cleared obstacles for existing export orders and laid a solid foundation for expanding into the European Union market. As EU consumers place increasing demands on eco-friendly packaging, compliant and environmentally sustainable products have become a core competitive advantage; by completing our strategic positioning ahead of schedule, our company will be better positioned to meet customer needs and provide products and services that comply with the latest regulations.
Next, the company will continue to monitor updates to the PPWR implementation rules, optimize the environmental performance of its products, refine its quality control system, ensure that export products consistently comply with EU standards, strengthen cooperation with EU customers, and support the high-quality development of its foreign trade business.
