Dr Hermann Onusseit, a packaging veteran with over 40 years’ experience at Henkel and in the adhesives industry, analyses the gap between regulatory requirements and technical possibilities. The expert explains why the PPWR’s circular economy requirements are physically impossible and why chemical recycling remains too energy-intensive. He is particularly critical of the required 10% recycled content in food packaging, for which there are still no practical solutions. His clear message to trade fair visitors: always ask for specific certificates and test results rather than believing colourful marketing promises. #interpack #PPWR #Recycling #Packaging regulation #Circular economy #Food safety #Sustainability #Packaging technology