Regulatory & Policy

Third-party certification strengthens traceability of post-consumer recycled content as brands face growing pressure to substantiate sustainability claims.

The policy is also expected to encourage improvements in material traceability through mandatory QR code or barcode labelling for plastic packaging.

Jordan’s advanced legislative framework is anchored by the Environmental Protection Law of 2017, the Waste Management Framework Law of 2020, and the Hazardous Waste Management Regulation of 2020.

The design principles included in V7 were developed by the AIP and globalised by the WPO, and apply to all certified organisations involved in the design of primary packaging and packaging materials.

The program expansion, which aligns with RecyClass’s Recycled Plastics Traceability Certification standard, allows businesses to validate recycled-content claims.

AAI has proposed retaining the current 2.5% Basic Customs Duty on all aluminium scrap until BIS standards are notified and grade-wise HSN codes are introduced.

The reduction in duties on paper and paperboard will help reduce input costs for printers and packaging manufacturers, improving their competitiveness in both domestic and export markets.

The certification process includes rigorous audits of material sourcing, production records and quality control systems to ensure full traceability of recycled content throughout the manufacturing cycle.

The bill permits only two types of packaging: reusable bags with a minimum thickness of 50 microns, capable of carrying 10 kilograms and lasting at least 20 use cycles, and biodegradable bags that must degrade by 90 percent within six months.