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Regulations & Recyclability
Food-contact certification, the EU tethered-cap rule, and which spout fits a mono-material recyclable PE pouch — answered for pouch brands.
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PPWR PFAS & Heavy Metals: What Tests Prove
PPWR PFAS and heavy-metal limits for food-contact packaging apply from 12 August 2026. What a fluorine or metal test proves, and four things it does not.
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PPWR for Spouted Pouches: What Changes in 2026, 2030 and 2035?
PPWR regulations for spouted pouches: verified 2026–2035 milestones — substance limits, recyclability grades, recycled content — and what to ask suppliers now.
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PPWR Declaration of Conformity for Spout Pouches: A Component Documentation Checklist
PPWR declaration of conformity for spout pouches: Article 5 substance limits, Annex VII technical documentation and the evidence to collect from your supplier.
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FDA vs EU 1935/2004 vs GB 4806.7: Pouch Closure Certificates
Compare FDA 21 CFR, EU 1935/2004 and EU 10/2011, and China GB 4806.7 food-contact rules for pouch spout caps: what each certificate proves and how to verify it.
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What Spout Fits a Mono-Material PE Pouch?
A PE spout can fit a mono-material PE pouch, but whole-pack recyclability needs validation. This guide covers fitment, sealing window, size, and compliance.
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EU Tethered Cap Rule for Spouted Pouches: What to Check
EU tethered-cap rules cover certain single-use plastic beverage containers up to 3 L. Check why spouted pouch scope needs confirmation before an EU launch.
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Food Contact Regulations for Pouch Spout Caps: EU & FDA
Food contact rules for pouch spout caps: EU 1935/2004 and 10/2011, FDA 21 CFR, the EU tethered-cap rule, recyclable PE, and a buyer's compliance checklist.
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