Commission: launch of a public consultation dedicated to bio-based feedstock in plastic packaging

The European Commission launched an open public consultation to gather views and evidence on the role of bio-based plastics in packaging policy on 21 October 2026.

This consultation is part of the review under Article 8 of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) — focused on bio-based feedstock in plastic packaging — and the Strategic Framework on a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomy.

The Commission invited stakeholders across the packaging value chain to share “evidence and practical experience on the availability and performance of bio-based feedstocks, their environmental impacts, the sustainability of their sourcing and production, and the potential implications of different regulatory approaches”.

Then, the results will :
• “support the Commission's assessment of the…