Paper giant Lecta removes PFAS from packaging ahead of EU ban

By Markku Björkman | PulPaperNews.com | March 13, 2026

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"The international paper manufacturer Lecta has confirmed that its entire packaging portfolio is now produced without added PFAS substances. The change applies across all product categories, including papers used in food packaging.

The decision reflects tightening regulatory pressure in Europe and other markets where the use of PFAS chemicals in consumer products is increasingly restricted. By eliminating the substances across its portfolio, the company aims to prepare both converters and brand owners for upcoming legal requirements.

PFAS – per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – have long been used in packaging materials because they provide grease and moisture resistance. At the same time, these chemicals have drawn growing scrutiny from regulators due to their persistence in the environment and their tendency to accumulate in ecosystems and human bodies."