The EU will ban Bisphenol A (BPA) and other bisphenols from food packaging starting July 2026. BPA, used in plastics and resins, poses health risks including hormone disruption and increased risk of certain diseases. While the US has partial bans, the EU's ban is the strictest globally, though exceptions and transition periods apply.
A three-year-old boy swallowed metal wires from a cake topper, leading to a hospital visit. Following the incident, India's food regulator FSSAI has ordered an immediate halt to the use of metallic pins and wires in food products and packaging.
Lanca Sales, a New Jersey-based food packaging import/export company, faces administrative challenges navigating the new tariff refund system. The company's global trade manager, Avanzato, describes the tariffs as "a shock to the system" and says removing them creates additional confusion about reclaiming paid duties. The company is working with a customs broker to process refunds for a small fee.
