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EU EPR Waste management
EPR for Packaging in the EU: Insights from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Sweden This article examines the current status of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) implementation across five typical Member States in the European Union (EU), focusing on the directives governing packaging waste management.
Dec 02, 2024
POLICY/REGULATION
India Green claim/label Cosmetics Food
India Publishes Ecomark Rules for 17 Product Categories On October 1, 2024, India's Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MOEFCC) published the Ecomark Rules, 2024 in the Gazette of India. It shall come into force on the same date of its publication.
Nov 12, 2024
POLICY/REGULATION
Philippines Circular economy
Philippines Senate Bills on Mandatory ESG Reporting Act In August of 2024, the Philippines Senate filed Senate Bill No. 2765 titled An Act Establishing the Framework Strategy on Sustainability Reporting Covering Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Considerations, Institutionalizing Assurance Therefor, and for Other Purposes (hereafter referred to as the "ESG Reporting Act"). This bill seeks to promote and integrate ESG principles into the business practices of corporations by establishing a robust framework and program for sustainability reporting. Currently, this bill has undergone its first reading and is now pending in the committee.
Nov 07, 2024
POLICY/REGULATION
[Updated] UK Revokes Proposed Recycling Labelling Requirements for Packaging Producers On October 28, 2024, UK submitted an addendum to the WTO concerning its notification from May 2024. This addendum revokes the recycling labelling requirements proposed in the earlier notification, which were included in the draft regulation of Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024. With this change, the labelling requirements will no longer be mandatory when the regulation is set to take effect in January 2025.
Oct 30, 2024
POLICY/REGULATION
Australia Microplastics Plastic management Waste management
NSW of Australia Releases a Consultation Draft on Plastic Waste Management In September 2024, the New South Wales (NSW) Environment Protection Authority (EPA) unveiled a draft consultation document titled “NSW Plastics: The Way Forward,” which aimed at addressing the urgent crisis of plastic pollution. This initiative seeks to mitigate the environmental impact of single-use and problematic plastics. Any feedback can be submitted before November 4, 2024.
Oct 23, 2024
POLICY/REGULATION
Australia EPR Sustainable packaging
Australia Proposes to Reform Packaging Regulations, Involving EPR for Packaging On September 27, 2024, the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) of Australia released the Reform of Packaging Regulation Consultation Paper. This document outlines three proposed options for reforming Australia’s packaging regulations. Any feedback can be submitted before October 28, 2024.
Oct 21, 2024
POLICY/REGULATION
EU Digital Product Passport Ecodesign Chemical of concern
EU Issues a Comprehensive FAQ Document for Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) To aid businesses and stakeholders in understanding the new ESPR, the EU released a comprehensive FAQ document on September 25, 2024.
Oct 15, 2024
POLICY/REGULATION
Philippines Waste management
Philippines to Amend DENR Administrative Order on Revised Procedures and Standards for the Management of Hazardous Waste In early October, the Environmental Management Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (EMB-DENR) of the Philippines announced a public consultation on proposed amendments to DENR Administrative Order (DAO) 2013-22, the Revised Procedures and Standards for the Management of Hazardous Waste. Stakeholders are encouraged to submit their position papers via email to dao201322.amendment@gmail.com by October 18, 2024.
Oct 10, 2024
POLICY/REGULATION
[Updated] EU to Implement a Union-wide Ban on PFHxA in Cosmetics On September 20, 2024, EU released the Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/2462, finalizing the prohibition on the use of Undecafluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA), its salts, and related substances in various applications, including cosmetics. As per the regulation, effective October 10, 2026, the use of PFHxA, its salts, and related substances will be prohibited in cosmetics.
Sep 20, 2024
POLICY/REGULATION
Indonesia Waste management
Indonesia Specifies Qualifications for B3 Waste Management Personnel On August 30, 2024, the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) released and enacted Regulation No. 11 of 2024, concerning the implementation of the Indonesian National Qualification Framework (KKNI) in Hazardous and Toxic Waste Management.
Sep 14, 2024
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