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--- algae:food:packaging [2026-06-23 11:07] – [Plastics Regulation] robert
+++ algae:food:packaging [2026-06-23 12:01] (current) – [Packaging and Sustainability Regulation] robert
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 The DoC chain is important: the algae producer needs to obtain a DoC from their packaging material supplier, and should pass on a DoC to any food business customer receiving their product packaged. This is a standard requirement for food businesses but is sometimes overlooked by smaller algae producers.
+By analogy, the same regulation is relevant also for the materials used in algae production (pond liners, PBR tubes, filters, dryers, ...). In those circumstances the chemical resistance is also important as growth media is usually quite corrosive. A rule of thumb here is to use materials intended for drinking water tanks. Some testing under real conditions is always advisable.
 === Paper, Board, Glass, Metal and Other Materials ===
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 ==== Packaging and Sustainability Regulation ====
-Regulation (EU) 2025/40 of the European Parliament and of the Council on packaging and packaging waste, OJ L, 22.1.2025 (the "Packaging Regulation", replacing Directive 94/62/EC)
+Regulation (EU) 2025/40 of the European Parliament and of the Council on packaging and packaging waste, OJ L, 22.1.2025 (the "Packaging Regulation", replacing Directive 94/62/EC) [[https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32025R00402025/40|EURlex]]
 __Relevance to algae:__ This recently adopted Regulation establishes EU-wide requirements for packaging design, recyclability, recycled content targets, and restrictions on unnecessary packaging. Key requirements relevant to algae producers: