Regulatory & Policy
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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.
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Dubai rolls out AI cameras for littering offenses, penalties up to US$136
The AI system provides real-time monitoring and instant insights for authorities.
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Freiburg introduces single-use packaging tax to drive reuse and cut litter
City officials estimate the measure will generate approximately €2.2 million in its first year.
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Italian competition watchdog clears Verallia of collusion charges
After gathering documentation, conducting inspections and analyzing market data, the AGCM confirmed that “no infringement was found.”
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Kenya advances towards Bamako Convention ratification after decades of delay
Alongside other African nations, Kenya participated in the negotiations of the Basel convention of 1989.