- EU is tightening rules for packaging with a new regulation expected this year
- Targets for reducing packaging volumes by certain percentages by 2030, 2035, and 2040
- Ban on single-use plastic packaging for certain product groups from 2030
- Packaging must be more resource-efficient, recyclable, and less pollutant-intensive
- Labelling and information requirements for packaging
- Obligations for producers, suppliers, and fulfilment service providers
- Reuse and deposit obligations for various segments from 2030
- Extended manufacturer responsibility and registration requirements
- Regulations on environmental claims to prevent greenwashing
Source: ecovis.com
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