Regulatory & Policy
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India mandates standard pack sizes for cooking oils
The nine permitted sizes are: 200 ml, 500 ml, 1 litre, 2 litres, 5 litres, 10 litres, 15 litres, and 20 litres.
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Over 120 companies urge EU to keep PPWR regulation on schedule for circular plastics value chain
the industry has been concerned that delays in this secondary legislation would leave packaging converters uncertain about how to comply, even as the 2030 deadlines approach.
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Chemco Group receives FSSAI authorization for food-grade rPET from US$15M Sanand recycling facility
Chemco’s authorization places it among a select group of companies in India authorized to produce food-grade rPET resin for direct food-contact packaging.
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South Africa considering stronger EPR enforcement as plastics pact targets 70% recycling rate by 2030
The government’s consideration of DRS signals that voluntary measures may not be sufficient to meet the 70% recycling target.
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APR, ANIPAC partner to advance plastics recyclability, circular economy in Mexico
The partnership includes work on market development, connecting recyclers with brand owners who have committed to using recycled content.
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EU opens infringement procedures against 20 member states for failing to transpose green claims directive
Each Member State will have two months to respond to the formal notice and notify the Commission of their complete transposition measures.
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PepsiCo revamps India packaging to highlight ‘no artificial flavours or colours’ across Lay’s, Kurkure, Doritos
INDIA – PepsiCo India has revamped its product packaging across Lay’s, Kurkure, and Doritos to clearly communicate the absence of artificial flavours and colours, aligning…
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Luciana Pellegrino re-elected as WPO president for second term, as packaging faces sustainability transformation
The second term, beginning January 2027, will focus on WPO’s long-term strategic projects as the packaging sector faces transformation driven by sustainability regulation, digitalisation, food protection, and circular economy requirements.
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Toppan wins seventh WorldStar award for shadow puppet-themed chocolate packaging that transforms into theatre stage
The WorldStar Awards recognize outstanding technology and design based on criteria including functionality, environmental performance, and graphic appeal.
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Kenyan manufacturers push for removal of 25% excise duty on kraft liner used in export packaging, warning of 17% cost increase
In its submissions on the Finance Bill 2026, the lobby argues that without targeted tax reforms, Kenya risks eroding gains in industrialisation, export growth, and job creation.