Regulation & Policy
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Canadian court upholds “toxic” classification for plastic packaging, reshaping regulatory landscape
Stakeholders now call for clear, unified laws to foster innovation in packaging.
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Georgia to expand plastic ban to F&B packaging with gradual rollout
The ban builds on Georgia’s move to eliminate certain single-use plastics from this year.
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China outlines reforms to modernize packaging waste systems
The country is setting new targets for packaging waste, recycling and circular economy compliance.
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European Union scraps national packaging rules in favour of single standard
The new rule applies to all 27 member states.
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Germany enacts landmark packaging reform, tightens recycling quotas and EPR rules
GERMANY – Germany has formally transposed the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) into national law, unveiling sweeping reforms that raise recycling quotas, tighten…
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Ethiopia enforces nationwide single-use plastic bag ban, raising compliance stakes across East Africa
The ban imposed fines and prison terms for commercial violations.
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France weighs rollback of anti-waste rules, raising concern across packaging sector
Campaigners say that the changes risk diluting hard-won protections against plastic pollution and waste.
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South Africa moves to modernize packaging waste policy with draft NWMS 2026
The strategy 2026 plans to cut waste, boost recycling and support circular economy goals over the next five years.
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Packaging reporting requirements expand as Singapore steps up waste accountability
Now companies must annually report packaging volumes and submit plans to reduce, reuse or recycle materials.
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Chile proposes regulatory changes to strengthen packaging EPR implementation
The decree establishes obligations for producers to organise and finance waste management for packaging that enters the Chilean market.