Regulation & Policy
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McDonald’s, Nestlé, among companies issued with legal notice for plastic waste failures in France
FRANCE – Surfrider Foundation Europe, ClientEarth and Zero Waste France have put “Big Food” corporations – including McDonald’s, Nestlé and Danone – on notice for…
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FDA proposes amendment to requirements for using ‘healthy’ labels on food packaging
US – The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended an amendment to the requirements for using ‘healthy’ labels on food packaging, so as…
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South Africans call out for bold front-of-package warning labels on food packages
SOUTH AFRICA – South African advocacy group Healthy Living Alliance (Heala) has rolled out a nationwide campaign titled ‘What’s in our Food?’, urging consumers to…
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High energy prices could drive recycling companies out of business, warns PRE
EUROPE – Plastic Recyclers Europe (PRE) has warned that high electricity prices are putting “the transition towards a circular economy” at risk. The trade association,…
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Thailand imposes total ban on plastic waste imports by 2025 to “protect country”
THAILAND – The government of Thailand has announced plans to enforce a total ban on plastic scrap imports by 2025 in a three-stage plan. The…
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Oman imposes ban on single-use plastic bags, effective 2023
OMAN – The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment promotion of Oman has issued a ministerial decision that bans imports of plastic bags with effect…
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Louisiana judge cancels state air permits for US$9.4B plastics complex
US – A Louisiana judge has thrown out air quality permits for a Taiwanese company’s planned US$9.4 billion plastics complex in a heavily industrialized area…
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Australian police take legal action against canned beer sales at sports events
AUSTRALIA – South Australia’s police union is launching legal action to prohibit the sale of canned beers at the Adelaide Oval sports ground. The authorities…
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UBQ Materials earns UL 2809 recycled content validation for UBQ
ISRAEL – Israeli cleantech company created to convert unsorted household waste into a thermoplastic composite, UBQ Materials, has announced that it has achieved UL 2809…
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South Korea upgrades health warning labels on cigarette packaging
SOUTH KOREA – The government of South Korea has announced plans to introduce stronger health warnings on cigarette packaging, the country’s new agency Yonhap reported.…