Major packaging reforms arrive in 2026
The global packaging industry is on the cusp of major regulatory changes as several jurisdictions roll out stricter packaging rules…
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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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New EU rules aim to curb pellet pollution across packaging networks
The EU has finalised new rules to reduce microplastic pollution from plastic pellets — small raw materials used widely in…
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New UK rules change how products must be packaged
The UK’s Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025 introduces new rules on how goods must be packaged, labelled, and sold.…
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Reforms to make packaging more recyclable in EU
The European Commission has announced new rules aimed at reducing packaging waste and making materials easier to recycle across the…
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Packaging sector calls for new EU-wide rules to cut complexity
European packaging organisations are urging the EU to introduce a new optional legal framework designed to make it easier for…
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PackUK’s first-year impact on UK packaging compliance
PackUK, the official scheme administrator for the UK’s packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) programme, formally launched on 21 January 2025.…
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Fifty-five organisations sign on to new UK packaging pact
In a landmark move for the packaging industry, 55 founding organisations have committed to the forthcoming UK Packaging Pact, set…
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Autumn Budget 2025 offers mixed signals for packaging sector
The UK’s Autumn Budget 2025 has drawn a cautious response from the packaging and recycling industry. The government confirmed that…
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What foreign sellers must do under German packaging rules
Foreign businesses placing packaged goods on the German market face several legal duties under the country’s packaging law. These obligations…
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Scotland’s zero waste plan faces temporary setback
Scotland’s efforts to eliminate biodegradable municipal waste (BMW) from landfills have been temporarily delayed, creating implications for the packaging and…