CERTILOOP Sets New Rules in the European Market

9th PAGEV International Plastic Packaging Congress – 2nd Panel: “New Rules for the European Market in 2026: Compliance, Strategy, and Roadmaps for Plastic Packaging Exports”

Shaping the future of the Turkish plastic packaging industry, the 9th PAGEV International Plastic Packaging Congress was held under the main theme: “Coding the Future in Packaging: Global Rules, Competitiveness, and Sustainability Vision Towards 2026”. Within the congress, the 2nd panel focused on adapting to new regulations in the European market, sustainability goals, and strategic roadmaps for exports.

The panel was moderated by Burak Önder, President of the Züccaciyeciler Association (ZÜCDER). Speakers included CERTILOOP General Manager Yağmur Eroğlu (EMBA), Dr. Betül Türel Erbay, Head of Innovation and Sustainability at KOROZO GROUP, Hakan Özhuy, Chairman of Jokey Group TURKEY, and Ahmet Yılmaz, Ph.D., CEO of ŞEKEROĞLU PLASTİK.

During the panel, key topics were addressed in detail, including:

• New EU environmental and packaging regulations taking effect in 2026

• Their impact on Turkish plastic packaging exports

• Compliance strategies

• Recycled content requirements

• The sector’s sustainable transformation process

In her speech, CERTILOOP General Manager Yağmur Eroğlu emphasized that gaining a competitive advantage in the European market is built on compliance, traceability, and reliable certification systems. She stated:

“Certification processes with European accreditation will strengthen the position of Turkish manufacturers in the market and pave the way for sustainable growth.”

The panel featured active participation from industry representatives, sharing roadmaps to enhance the global competitiveness of the plastic packaging sector towards 2026.

With its EU-recognized accreditation, CERTILOOP continues to guide the Turkish plastic packaging industry in recycled content, recyclability, and sustainable production processes.