Regulatory & Policy
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Canada lays down regulations banning single-use plastics by 2025 to combat pollution
CANADA – The government of Canada has revealed plans to ban companies from importing or making plastic bags and takeout containers by the end of…
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BOBST signs partnership deal to drive PET-based laminate recycling
SWEDEN – Swiss packaging machinery provider Bobst has announced a strategic partnership for a closed-loop of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) based multilayer laminates used for thermoformed…
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US Senate Committee passes amendment to ban PFAS in food packaging
USA – The US Senate Committee on Health Education Labor and Pensions (HELP) has passed a bipartisan amendment to ban the use of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl…
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Canada plans to tighten rules on tobacco packaging and labeling
CANADA – The Canadian Government is considering introducing more stringent regulations for tobacco product packaging and labelling in Canada. The move builds on the country’s…
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Elopak upgrades net zero targets as quarterly revenues surpass US$252m mark
NORWAY – Elopak, a leading global supplier of carton packaging and filling equipment, has updated its near and long-term, company-wide emission reduction targets as part…