Regulatory & Policy
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France weighs rollback of anti-waste rules, raising concern across packaging sector
Campaigners say that the changes risk diluting hard-won protections against plastic pollution and waste.
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South Africa moves to modernize packaging waste policy with draft NWMS 2026
The strategy 2026 plans to cut waste, boost recycling and support circular economy goals over the next five years.
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Packaging reporting requirements expand as Singapore steps up waste accountability
Now companies must annually report packaging volumes and submit plans to reduce, reuse or recycle materials.
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Chile proposes regulatory changes to strengthen packaging EPR implementation
The decree establishes obligations for producers to organise and finance waste management for packaging that enters the Chilean market.
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Plastics threaten millions of healthy life years – Lancet study warns
The study warns that plastics could cost humanity 83 million healthy years of life through pollution, climate impacts, and chemical exposure.
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Russian government takes ‘temporary’ control of Canpack operations
Canpack has operated in Russia for over 30 years, employing more than 500 locals.
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India moves to finalize national scrap recycling policy to support green steel ambitions
Scrap consumption in India’s steel industry is increasing steadily, projected to rise to nearly 36 million tonnes in the coming years.
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Canada tightens rules as front-of-pack labelling enters enforcement phase
Food products sold in Canada that exceed set nutrient thresholds must display a standardised front-of-package nutrition symbol.
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Saudi Arabia prohibits use of Divine names of Allah on commercial packaging
Companies now need to reprint stock or modify existing packaging to comply.
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South Africa calls on historic waste sites to apply for licences 16 years after waste act implementation
The notice primarily targets operators of waste disposal facilities that were established before the Environment Conservation Act (ECA) came into force.