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Interpreting the New EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
[ Wednesday, 12th March 2025 ]
Green Claims in EU: What Are the New Rules and How to Get Prepared for Cosmetics?
[ Thursday, 5th December 2024 ]
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POLICY/REGULATION
China to Revise Regulation to Enhance Green Express Packaging
On March 12, 2025, the State Council of China held an executive meeting to review and approve a draft decision amending the "Interim Regulation on Express Delivery." This action aims to address the pressing issues of express packaging by promoting green, reduced, and recyclable packaging solutions.
Mar 13, 2025
POLICY/REGULATION
Australia NSW Introduces Food Waste Recycling Mandate
On March 2, 2025, New South Wales (NSW) of Australia officially commenced the Protection of the Environment Legislation Amendment (FOGO Recycling) Act 2025 (FOGO Recycling Act). Administered by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), the Act mandates the source-separated collection of food organics and garden organics (FOGO) waste from households and businesses, as well as new reporting requirements for supermarket food donations.
Mar 07, 2025
POLICY/REGULATION
Thailand Consults on Industrial Waste Management Act
On March 3, 2025, Thailand Ministry of Industry (MOI) and Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) jointly proposed the draft version of Industrial Waste Management Act. Stakeholders are invited to submit comments via the online platform by April 25.
Mar 04, 2025
POLICY/REGULATION
[Updated] PFAS Standards for Mineral Water Proposed to Align with Tap Water Quality in Japan
On February 26, 2025, Japan’s Consumer Affair Agency (CAA) released an Amendment to the Food and Additive Standards Concerning Soft Drinks (PFOS and PFOA), which introduce a new regulation regarding the permissible levels of PFOS and PFOA in "mineral water products that are sterilized or disinfected." These substances must not exceed a combined limit of 0.00005 mg per liter.
Feb 26, 2025
POLICY/REGULATION
Thailand Proposes Second Draft of the Sustainable Packaging Management Act
Thailand Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) unveiled the second draft of the Sustainable Packaging Management Act. Compared to the first draft (click ChemLinked News for more details), which was released in March of 2024, this draft aims to establish a more comprehensive management system covering the entire lifecycle of packaging by clarifying responsibility allocation, economic measures, and technical specifications, so as to reduce resource waste, lower carbon emissions, and promote Thailand's transition to a circular economy.
Feb 25, 2025
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Overpackaging
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[Updated] EU Publishes the Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR)
The final text of the EU's Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) was published in the Official Journal on January 22, 2025, which will enter into force on February 11, 2025.
Feb 07, 2025
