Regulation & Policy
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Nigerian Senate orders NAFDAC to enforce sachet alcohol ban from December 2025
According to lawmakers, no further extensions would be granted.
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South Korea mandates recycled plastic in beverage bottles from 2026
Moves to accelerate circular economy and reduce virgin plastic use.
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Sainsbury’s Warns of £10–£40M hit from rising UK packaging compliance costs
The retailers says the packaging compliance obligations represent a considerable financial strain.
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Mombasa County faces scrutiny over US$132M waste management tender awarded to Ghanaian firm
CLT demands transparency regarding the design, construction, financing, operation, and transfer of the tender.
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Ghana sets 15-year roadmap for radioactive waste, spent fuel management
The policy allows for safe management of radiation sources and spent fuel.
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NEMA urges integration of waste management into Kenya’s education curriculum
For waste management to succeed across the country, education should start from an early age.
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Nigeria’s lawmakers propose green tax on polypropylene to tackle plastic pollution
The committee warns that unchecked production and disposal worsens the country’s waste management challenges.
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California settles lawsuit over false recyclability claims on plastic bags
As part of the settlement, the companies agreed to cease selling plastic bags in California and collectively pay US$1.75 million.
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Sun Chemical achieves RecyClass certification for four solvent-free lamination adhesives
RecyClass is a cross-industry initiative focused on advancing plastic packaging recyclability in Europe.
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FSSAI proposes ban on BPA and PFAS in food packaging
The amendment states that “food contact materials manufactured with polycarbonate and epoxy resins shall be free from bisphenol A (BPA) and its derivatives.