Regulatory & Policy
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Hong Kong ban on single-use plastics brought forward 2 years to 2023, the government says
HONG KONG – Hong Kong aims to bring forward a ban on single-use plastic tableware provided by restaurants by two years, with the first phase…
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Barilla partners Be My Eyes to add QR codes on packaging to assist visually impaired customers
ITALY – Italian family-owned food company Barilla is expanding its partnership with Be My Eyes to incorporate QR codes on its most popular classic pasta…
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Cepi updates recycling methods to make all paper packaging recyclable by 2025
EUROPE – European association representing the paper industry, Cepi has updated its European test method for paper recyclability to ensure all paper packaging is recyclable…
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RecyClass approves Aptar’s SimpliCycle valve as fully recyclable
US – RecyClass has certified a recyclable valve developed by Aptar Food + Beverage, a subsidiary of US-based pharmaceutical packaging AptarGroup, as fully recyclable in…
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Greenpeace terms Coca-Cola’s COP27 sponsorship greenwashing
AFRICA – Independent global campaigning network, Greenpeace has slammed Coca-Cola’s COP27 sponsorship, terming the beverage corporation the world’s biggest plastic polluter. Coca-Cola has faced a…
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McDonald’s, Nestlé, among companies issued with legal notice for plastic waste failures in France
FRANCE – Surfrider Foundation Europe, ClientEarth and Zero Waste France have put “Big Food” corporations – including McDonald’s, Nestlé and Danone – on notice for…
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FDA proposes amendment to requirements for using ‘healthy’ labels on food packaging
US – The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended an amendment to the requirements for using ‘healthy’ labels on food packaging, so as…
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South Africans call out for bold front-of-package warning labels on food packages
SOUTH AFRICA – South African advocacy group Healthy Living Alliance (Heala) has rolled out a nationwide campaign titled ‘What’s in our Food?’, urging consumers to…
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Dow, Lion Corporation launches recyclable refill bags for shower cream
THAILAND – American chemical company Dow has partnered with Lion to develop recyclable refill shower cream bags in Thailand. According to the companies, Dow’s Pack…
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High energy prices could drive recycling companies out of business, warns PRE
EUROPE – Plastic Recyclers Europe (PRE) has warned that high electricity prices are putting “the transition towards a circular economy” at risk. The trade association,…