EU scraps national packaging rules for one standard
The European Union has introduced a new EU packaging regulation that replaces varied national laws with a single, harmonised set…
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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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Germany moves to tougher packaging compliance
Germany is tightening packaging compliance rules as it updates national law to align with the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste…
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Starbucks cold cups gain “widely recyclable” label in US
Starbucks’ polypropylene cold beverage cups have been designated “widely recyclable”, enabling many consumers in the United States to recycle them…
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US government outlines new measures on pfas chemicals
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published a summary of actions taken in the first year of the current…
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UK approves use of recycled plastic in food packaging
The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) says it will act as the competent authority for recycled plastics used in food…
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Australia moves to reform packaging regulation under national waste policy
Australia is moving ahead with reforms to its packaging regulation framework as the federal government seeks to strengthen waste reduction,…
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EU ecodesign signals tougher rules for packaging sector
New EU ecodesign measures are tightening sustainability and compliance expectations for the global packaging sector as the Ecodesign for Sustainable…
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EU moves towards harmonised waste sorting labels for packaging
A new technical proposal for EU harmonised waste sorting labels has been published by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre…
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FDA clarifies rules for “no artificial colours” food packaging claims
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a letter to food manufacturers clarifying how companies can use “no…
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French cities urged to lead on single-use plastic reduction
French environmental organisation Zero Waste France has published a new policy report urging local governments to become key drivers of…