California implements statewide grocery plastic-bag ban
California has enacted a new plastic bag ban at grocery store checkouts that came into force on 1 January 2026,…
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Mohamed Dabo
Mohamed Dabo is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience in financial reporting. He brings a wealth of knowledge from his previous work in the United States and France, along with his numerous contributions to business and financial publications over the years.
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FDA tightens cosmetic packaging rules
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued updated guidance on packaging technologies and tamper-resistant requirements for cosmetic products.…
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Major packaging stories of 2025 with big impact on 2026
Packaging trends in 2026 are being defined by decisions and pressures that intensified throughout 2025, as sustainability targets, regulatory reform…
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Advances in quality testing reshape metal packaging production
In the global metal packaging industry, advances in quality testing technology are influencing how manufacturers control product integrity and maintain…
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Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation outlines national plan
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has unveiled its FY26–27 Business Plan and Statement of Intent, marking a significant step…
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Businesses must comply with Portugal packaging labels from 2025 on
From 2025 on, all businesses placing packaging on the Portuguese market must comply with new labelling requirements under the country’s…
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2025: a turning point for packaging regulation across MENA & Africa
In the past months, Africa and the Middle East have seen a surge of new regulation reshaping how packaging —…
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Accounting impacts of packaging disposal charges
The rollout of disposal charges under the UK’s new packaging waste regime has now reshaped financial planning for packaging producers.…
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Chemical recycling becomes tax-eligible for UK packaging from 2027
The UK government has confirmed that companies using chemically recycled plastic for packaging will be able to count this material…
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How the EU’s bioeconomy plan will transform packaging
The European Commission (EC) has unveiled a new Strategic Framework under its EU Bioeconomy Strategy — a move that could…