US packaging rules edge towards national standards
The United States packaging sector is entering a new phase of environmental regulation. Federal lawmakers and state governments are pursuing…
03 Jun 2026
What laundry brands are borrowing from beauty packaging
Fragrance is reshaping laundry packaging design as household care brands adopt beauty-style cues to strengthen premium positioning, according to GlobalData research on fragrance as a strategic lever in household care…
03 Jun 2026
The financial and legal hurdles of EPR
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) has become one of the most important issues facing the global packaging industry. While consumers often associate EPR with recycling and sustainability, businesses are increasingly dealing…
02 Jun 2026
Packaging EPR enters a phase of clearer rules and reduced uncertainty
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging is entering a more defined phase of development, as early implementation gives way to clearer rules, emerging fee structures and more consistent expectations for…
01 Jun 2026
The rise of packaging designed around mood rather than function
Packaging in household care and laundry is being asked to do something very different from a decade ago. Instead of focusing only on product performance, many brands now want packaging…
01 Jun 2026
Packaging patents: key innovations to watch
The packaging industry in 2026 is changing faster than at any point in the past decade. Patent filings across major markets show a clear shift: packaging is no longer being…
29 May 2026
Will the EU press pause on PPWR?
The EU’s flagship regulations to promote a circular economy is under threat. “I think the European Commission is doing its best to address uncertainty in the content of the PPWR…