Regulatory & Policy
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UK launches trade investigations into glass container imports from China, Turkey
Authorities are examining whether dumping and subsidies are harming the domestic glass packaging industry and distorting competition in the UK market.
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South Africa considers plain packaging under major tobacco control reform
Proposed legislation aims to tighten tobacco regulations, reduce smoking rates, and address the growing use of vaping products.
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South Korea moves to ease courier packaging rules while encouraging plastic reduction
Proposed regulatory revisions aim to reduce packaging waste while offering operational flexibility for logistics companies.
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India’s environmental court probes impact of single-use bottle caps
NGT examines pollution risks from PET bottle lids amid evolving regulations.
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Redisa urges government to reform South Africa’s “broken” waste management system
Industry body criticizes draft National Waste Management Strategy 2026 over data reliability and lack of funding framework.
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Canada’s plastics ban upheld as Appeal Court restores federal authority
The court has reinstated plastics as toxic under federal environmental regulations.
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SA authority blocks Transpaco’s US$8M Premier Plastics acquisition over competition concerns
The ruling reflects heightened scrutiny of consolidation in South Africa’s manufacturing sector.
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Clariant secures EU approval for renewable rice bran wax additives in food-contact plastics
Authorization includes Licocare RBW 360 Vita and RBW 560 Vita, expanding market access across Europe.
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Dubai advances to final phase of single-use plastics prohibition
The city is expanding regulated products to include plastic plates, cups and lids, and single-use cutlery.
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Canadian court upholds “toxic” classification for plastic packaging, reshaping regulatory landscape
Stakeholders now call for clear, unified laws to foster innovation in packaging.