Regulation & Policy
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India amends regulations related to packaging of cooking oil
INDIA – The Central government revised rules related to the packaging of edible oil in a bid to prevent quantity-related fraud. According to the Ministry…
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Canadians oppose scrapping best-before dates on food packaging, study reveals
CANADA – A study by The Agri-food Analytics Lab (AAL) of Dalhousie University reveals that the majority of Canadians oppose eliminating best-before dates on food…
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Egypt partners US to build bio-degradable packaging factory utilizing eggshells
Egypt, US partner to establish bio-degradable packaging factory utilizing eggshells EGYPT – Egyptian Minister of Environment, Dr. Yasmine Fouad, confirmed that the state has signed…
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Sharjah imposes ban on single-use plastic bags and materials, effective January 1, 2024
UAE – The city of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has imposed a ban on single-use plastic bags and materials from 1 January…
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Crown’s 2021 sustainability report highlights forward momentum toward achieving Twentyby30 goals
US – Crown Holdings has published its 2021 Sustainability Report highlighting progress against its dedicated Twentyby30 sustainability strategy. The report also shows the company’s other…
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Sonoco-Alcore to increase paperboard prices in the EMEA region
EMEA – US-based packaging company, Sonoco-Alcore has announced plans to implement a price hike of €70 per ton on all recycled paperboard grades sold in…
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Surfers Against Sewage reveals 12 companies responsible for branded packaging pollution in UK
UK – Marine conservative charity Surfers Against Sewage has revealed a total of 12 companies are responsible for 70% of the branded packaging pollution found…
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Rwanda joins other countries to launch High Ambition Coalition to end plastic pollution
RWANDA – The governments of Rwanda and Norway together with other nations have launched the High Ambition Coalition to end plastic pollution by 2040. Launched…
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DS Smith reiterates call for separate paper and board collections in UK
UK – Paper recycling and mill business DS Smith has reiterated its call for the government to mandate separate collections of paper and board from…
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Tunisia bans production and distribution of single-use plastics in Djerba city
TUNISIA – Tunisian authorities in Djerba have banned the production and distribution of plastic packaging as part of the “Djerba without plastic” project. The ban…