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Policy & Regulation
South Korea mobilizes major F&B chains in reusable packaging push
The South Korean government has joined forces with companies in the coffee, fast-food, and bakery sectors to...
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Policy & Regulation
California standardizes food date labels to mitigate confusion and...
California, US, has banned the use of “sell by” labels on food packaging. Under the regulation, manufacturers are...
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Flexible Plastics
CEFLEX urges EU to turn rising EPR fees into higher flexibles...
In the EU, EPR fees for flexible plastic packaging are increasing as a greater tonnage needs to be collected,...
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Rigid Plastics
EU sets chemical recycling calculation rules for PET bottles
The European Commission (EC) has adopted a new Implementing Decision on the calculation, verification, and...
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Policy & Regulation
China enforces express delivery packaging rules to reduce waste
China’s first mandatory national standard targeting excessive packaging in express delivery, the Requirements for...
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Policy & Regulation
EU and China to confront plastic packaging pollution as cooperation...
The EU and China reaffirmed their commitment to step up joint action against plastic and chemical pollution,...
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Labels & Labeling
Vietnam advances QR code traceability to boost farm product safety
Vietnam is modernizing its agricultural supply chain by developing a nationwide digital traceability system for...
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Policy & Regulation
Ghana bans styrofoam takeaway packaging nationwide from 2027
Ghana is set to implement a nationwide ban on styrofoam products effective January 1, 2027, eliminating takeaway...
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Policy & Regulation
Alaska to ban single-use foam foodware in restaurants and government...
In the US, Alaska’s state senate has voted to ban single-use polystyrene (PS) foodware from restaurants and...
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Policy & Regulation
PPWR’s August deadline under pressure as leaked industry letter draws...
138 F&B companies have signed a leaked letter addressed to the European Commission (EC) urging the delay of the...
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Policy & Regulation
Kyrgyzstan launches initiative to cut single-use plastic packaging...
Kyrgyzstan is laying the groundwork for a nationwide ban on certain plastic packaging, including single-use bags...
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Policy & Regulation
California SB 54 faces legal challenge amid mixed industry reactions
In the US, California’s landmark SB 54 EPR law is facing legal scrutiny from environmental NGOs, who argue it...
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Metals
Geopolitical tensions could fuel shift to aluminum packaging, says...
The Strait of Hormuz crisis has revealed the critical role of circular materials like aluminum, as well as...
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Recycable
California approves SB 54 law to curb plastic packaging waste
The US state of California’s Office of Administrative Law (OAL) has approved the SB 54 EPR law and filed it with...
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Policy & Regulation
US court denies paper group’s bid to join EPR lawsuit, sparking...
A US court’s decision to block the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) from joining a lawsuit against...
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Policy & Regulation
Thailand ramps up plastic recycling amid petrochemical disruptions
Thailand has announced measures to accelerate plastic recycling as the US-Iran war interrupts the flow of...
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Glass
British Glass urges pause on pEPR over glass packaging penalties
British Glass has warned that the UK’s current packaging EPR (pEPR) undermines the glass sector by “distorting”...
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Machinery & Automation
Packaging industry faces new digitalization compliance standards with...
The EU Machinery Regulation was adopted in 2023 and will become mandatory on January 20, 2027. It introduces...
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Metals
US strengthens metal tariffs, raising packaging costs and aiding...
US President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation to strengthen tariffs imposed on imported steel, aluminum, and...
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Recycable
Masterpress navigates EU regulations to advance sustainable packaging
One of the main barriers to packaging innovation and industry collaboration is the lack of clarity on...
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Policy & Regulation
PackUK names industry-led packaging PRO to oversee pEPR
PackUK has chosen UK Packaging PRO as the Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) for the UK’s packaging EPR...
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