Updated EU packaging environmental standards impose stricter limits on heavy metals, plastic content and recyclability in 2026, affecting both retail paper bags and premium rigid gift boxes. Many long-term importers are switching suppliers who cannot meet updated compliance rules. We have adjusted our whole production line for paper bags and hard boxes to help clients avoid customs delays and market fines:
· All kraft & coated paper for bags and rigid boxes passes EU heavy metal testing, matching our ongoing FSC certification process.
· We remove single-use plastic handles & plastic inserts: replace with paper twisted handles, ribbon and molded pulp fillers for rigid boxes.
· Water-based, low-hazard ink and lamination are used for all paper bag printing and box surface finishing.
We can provide batch material test reports for every shipment of paper bags and rigid boxes. Contact us for fully EU-compliant packaging solutions for your retail brand.
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