Regulatory & Policy
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Bali cracks down on single-use plastics amid calls for stronger waste infrastructure
The new policy targets small-format plastic cups, half-litre water bottles, and other single-use containers.
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IVPA calls on Indian Government to reinstate standardized pack sizes for edible oils
IVPA emphasized that the current regulatory environment has led to a proliferation of non-standard pack sizes in the edible oil segment.
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WRAP expands ‘problem plastics’ list to advance UK circular economy
This move aligns with England’s Simpler Recycling reform and aims to accelerate the transition toward a circular economy.
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Quezon City bans single-use plastics, joins growing regional push against pollution
Effective 21 April 2025, the directive covers a range of commonly used disposables.
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Legal showdown: Indian court to decide fate of sugar packaging standards
Introduced in 1987, the regulation requires sugar mills to pack at least 20% of their output in jute bags, a measure originally intended to support India’s traditional jute industry.
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Chinese aluminium containers threaten American manufacturing – USITC
The ruling covers disposable aluminium products such as pans, trays, lids, and similar containers.
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FSSAI greenlights recycled PET for safe food packaging
The change comes under the newly introduced Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) First Amendment Regulations, 2025.
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China tightens food labelling rules to curb misleading claims
The revisions will reshape food packaging practices and directly influence consumer choices by introducing clearer labelling language.
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South Africa’s fruit industry gears up for EU’s PPWR compliance
PPWR mandates that all packaging placed on the EU market be 100% recyclable by 2030
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US tightens oversight of food packaging materials amid health concerns
Under the FFDCA, any substance expected to come into contact with food is treated as a food additive and must receive premarket approval from the FDA