The European packaging market is changing rapidly. Two regulations are becoming essential requirements for food packaging suppliers: PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation) and PFAS restrictions.

For food manufacturers, converters, and packaging distributors, choosing compliant packaging is no longer just about meeting regulations—it is also about protecting exports, reducing environmental impact, and preparing for future market requirements.

At Zhejiang Zhongcheng Packaging Material Co., Ltd., all of our food packaging films are manufactured with food-contact compliant raw materials and are supported by relevant migration, REACH, RoHS, and food safety certifications, helping customers confidently supply the European market.

What is PPWR?

PPWR is the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation designed to reduce packaging waste and improve recyclability across Europe. Its key objectives include:

• Increasing recyclable packaging design

• Reducing unnecessary plastic waste

• Encouraging mono-material packaging structures

• Improving resource efficiency throughout the packaging lifecycle

For packaging buyers, this means recyclable PE-based films and lightweight packaging solutions are becoming increasingly valuable.

Why PFAS Matters in Food Packaging

PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) are a group of chemicals that have raised environmental and health concerns because they persist in nature for long periods.

Many international food brands are now requiring PFAS-free packaging materials, even beyond legal requirements. As a result, buyers increasingly ask suppliers to provide declarations confirming that packaging contains no intentionally added PFAS.

For export-oriented food packaging, PFAS documentation is becoming as important as traditional food-contact certificates.

How Our Packaging Films Support PPWR & PFAS Requirements

Our product portfolio is designed around recyclable, high-performance food packaging.

Compliance highlights:

Our technical team can also provide supporting compliance documents according to customer and destination market requirements.

Why More Buyers Are Switching to Mono-Material Packaging

Traditional laminated packaging often combines multiple incompatible plastics, making recycling difficult. Mono-material structures simplify recycling while maintaining packaging performance.

Typical applications include:

• Fresh meat packaging

• Poultry products

• Seafood packaging

• Cheese and dairy

• Ready meals

• Fresh produce

These applications benefit from excellent oxygen barrier, anti-fog performance, and compatibility with high-speed MAP packaging lines.

Why Choose Zhejiang Zhongcheng?

As one of Asia's leading POF shrink film manufacturers, Zhejiang Zhongcheng focuses on sustainable food packaging innovation. Our strengths include:

• 80,000 tons annual POF film production capacity

• Food-grade multi-layer co-extrusion technology

• PFAS-related compliance documentation available

• Complete food safety management system

• Export experience in over 60 countries

• OEM & customized packaging solutions

Whether you need recyclable shrink film, mono-material lidding film, or high-performance food packaging, our engineering team can help develop a solution that meets both performance and regulatory requirements.

Looking for PPWR & PFAS Compliant Packaging?

If your company exports food products to Europe or supplies international food brands, now is the ideal time to evaluate your packaging materials.

Contact Zhejiang Zhongcheng to request:

• Product catalogue

• Compliance certificates

• PFAS declaration

• Migration test reports

• Free sample rolls for evaluation

Future-proof your packaging with certified, recyclable, and food-safe film solutions from Zhejiang Zhongcheng.