New EU rules ban harmful packaging chemicals

You will soon see safer food packaging in local Danish and Swedish shops.

• EU regulations banning toxic chemicals in food packaging kicked in on Wednesday.
• The rules also include broader targets to cut down packaging waste across member states.

New European Union rules on packaging took effect on Wednesday.

The regulations ban toxic chemicals in food wrapping across all member states.

These harmful substances are often called forever chemicals.

The new measures also focus on reducing packaging waste.

Supermarkets and restaurants must now cut down on plastic and paper waste.

This change aims to protect public health and the environment.

The rules apply across Denmark, Sweden, and the rest of the EU.

According to reporting by The Local, the stricter standards are now in force.