Regulatory & Policy
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Pakistan fines Mezan Beverages US$0.54M for copying PepsiCo’s sting packaging
Mezan Beverages repeatedly challenged the CCP’s jurisdiction and initiated prolonged litigation, delaying the inquiry for several years.
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VMD introduces market-monitoring system to tighten oversight of veterinary packaging
Updated rules remove routine mock-up submissions for certain variations and new authorizations.
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Hotpack aligns production as UAE prepares to implement phase two of single-use plastic ban
The upcoming phase broadens restrictions to cover a defined range of single-use consumer plastic items.
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EPBP opens industry consultation on design for circularity guidelines for PET bottles
The consultation will be open for two months, until February 15th, 2026.
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Heineken fined US$1.75M in Netherlands over deposit return scheme breach
The brewer has indicated that it will pay the fine and donate €500,000 (US$585,000) to the charity that helps develop and maintain the DRS.
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Heineken urges full interoperability in upcoming UK deposit return schemes
The company argues this is crucial to prevent consumer confusion, reduce operational costs for businesses, and avoid potential market distortion.
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Delhi enforces strict US$55.31 penalty on open waste, plastic burning as pollution crisis deepens
The order prohibits burning of garbage, leaves, waste plastic among others.
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Kenya launches plastics reform hub to boost accountability and strengthen global negotiating power
The hub will track plastics flows, recycling volumes, recovery rates and investment trends.
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Kisumu County moves to strengthen waste management with new bill
The city geerates 400k+ metric tonnes/month, overwhelming current collection and disposal, especially in slums.
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Yerecic Label secures How2Recycle pre-qualification for key PET label materials
Four label constructions certified to streamline customer sustainability applications.