Regulation & Policy

The ban takes effect September 1, 2026, with additional restrictions on composite beverage cups, food containers, wet wipes, and plastic shipping bags scheduled for early 2027.

Companies placing plastic packaging on the Kenyan market must take full responsibility for its waste management.

The signatories describe ‘Made in Europe’ recycled plastic requirements as “a logical, high-impact step” toward climate and circularity goals while stabilizing demand and safeguarding industrial capacity.

For yards like Salam’s International, achieving compliance meant undertaking significant improvements to both physical infrastructure and operational protocols.

Amcor’s certification provides healthcare customers with additional assurance that the Winterbourne site operates a risk assessment process designed to support regulatory compliance and patient safety.

Minister Suleiman hailed the transition to this model as a “national priority,” one that holds the key to unlocking both ecological balance and economic opportunity.

The FDA’s move aim to streamline supply chains, reduce data errors, and support future growth in approved medicines.

Authorities are examining whether dumping and subsidies are harming the domestic glass packaging industry and distorting competition in the UK market.

Proposed legislation aims to tighten tobacco regulations, reduce smoking rates, and address the growing use of vaping products.

Proposed regulatory revisions aim to reduce packaging waste while offering operational flexibility for logistics companies.