News for Pro Carton Members only – non political

Early Bird Rate – ECMA Congress 2023 in Sevilla, Spain – Book Now!

Register Now for ECMA Congress 2023 in Sevilla, Spain - 21 & 22 September 2023 - including celebration of the winners of the European Carton Excellence Awards.

Paper sector, a pioneer in food safety, updates its Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines

The newly published Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines aim to support the demand of the market and customers for increased product safety.

Invitation to the ECMA Annual Congress and announcement of the European Carton Excellence Awards 2023.

Invitation to the ECMA Annual Congress and announcement of the European Carton Excellence Awards 2023.

Spreadsheet of information on carton labelling requirements in EU member states, by country

ECMA and members of the Association Development Committee have created a spreadsheet containing information on carton labelling requirements in the EU member states, by country.

CITPA feedback on the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation proposal

The final CITPA position on the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation proposal that was submitted to a public consultation.

CITPA ENVI & Product Safety meeting slides for Pro Carton members

Pro Carton members now have access to slides from CITPA joint ENVI & Product Safety meeting.

FFI updates mineral oil fact sheet

FFI has published its updated information package on mineral oil hydrocarbons and folding boxes (German language). 

EU associations launch coalition for a more competitive, and ambitious, EU bioeconomy

14 members from the wood-based products, fibre-based paper and board products and packaging associations, have joined forces to stay ahead of the curve and protect the interests of the industry.

ECMA / Pro Carton / FFI – Joint Mineral Oils Position Paper

Pro Carton Member notice regarding the updated Position Paper that addresses Mineral Oil Hydrocarbons in Food. 

#GreenSource Editorial Calendar Overview 2023

Pro Carton members are encouraged to promote #Greensource across social media in line with the #GreenSource Editorial Calendar

Revision of European Union ‘Late Payments Directive’ from ECMA

ECMA consultation response to Revision of the rules of the Late Payments Directive 2011/7/EU

ECMA WEBINAR: Revision of the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)

Presentation from the ECMA Webinar held on 17th February on Revision of the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is now available to Pro Carton Members.