Regulation & Policy
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Saudi Arabia prohibits use of Divine names of Allah on commercial packaging
Companies now need to reprint stock or modify existing packaging to comply.
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South Africa calls on historic waste sites to apply for licences 16 years after waste act implementation
The notice primarily targets operators of waste disposal facilities that were established before the Environment Conservation Act (ECA) came into force.
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Aquapak warns UK families could face US$418 higher annual grocery bills under new EPR rules
UK — Aquapak has issued a warning that the UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme, which came into force in October 2025, could add as…
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Dubai rolls out AI cameras for littering offenses, penalties up to US$136
The AI system provides real-time monitoring and instant insights for authorities.
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Italian competition watchdog clears Verallia of collusion charges
After gathering documentation, conducting inspections and analyzing market data, the AGCM confirmed that “no infringement was found.”
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Kenya advances towards Bamako Convention ratification after decades of delay
Alongside other African nations, Kenya participated in the negotiations of the Basel convention of 1989.
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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.