Packaging

PFAS limits and traceability are now in force, while broader measures, including new waste-sorting labels and deposit-return schemes, will roll out by 2030.

Skeptical of those explanations in containerboard, the association argues the moves may signal “a small group of producers having market dominance.”

The film detects spoilage through sealed packaging using natural pigments from purple sweet potato and red cabbage, addressing a key shortfall in standard food packaging.

Manufacturers, importers, and other entities have until 31 December 2026 to withdraw affected products or modify them to meet the new requirements.

Locally made glass packaging will also allow Kenya to recycle its own glass waste, historically exported as scrap, supporting a more circular economy.

The training covers waste sorting, packaging recovery, and recycling equipment operation, giving participants the technical skills needed to handle Ghana’s rising waste volumes.

The financing will allow Novatex to import essential raw materials and machinery, securing domestic plastic packaging supply while cutting import dependence and strengthening supply chains.

The bottle’s carbon footprint is 84% below that of standard glass, and the new machine slashes production costs by up to 30%, bringing the Frugal Bottle to price parity with labelled glass.

Made from 100% ECF virgin fibres, the range offers food-contact options and complies with BfR XXXVI, FDA § 176.170, and EC 1935/2004.