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The August Deadline: How the EU’s PPWR Ban is Eradicating PFAS in Fast Food
The global fast-food industry is facing a monumental reckoning in corporate responsibility. By August 12, 2026, the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) goes into full effect, establishing a strict, non-negotiable ban on intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—widely known as ‘forever chemicals’—in all food-contact packaging. This mandate forces multinational QSRs to […]
