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EU packaging rules: Why small firms are sounding the alarm

The EU has introduced new rules targeting packaging waste and “forever chemicals.” Although the changes phase in over years, some small sellers have already paused shipments due to the additional red…

  • New EU rules ban high PFAS content in packaging effective Wednesday.
  • Small firms worry about increased costs and administrative burdens.
  • Nearly 45,000 signatures demand reconsideration of impact on micro-businesses.

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