On December 28, 2022, Royal Decree 1055/2022 was published in the Official State Gazette, focusing on Packaging and Packaging Waste, briefly referred to as the Packaging Act. The aims of this decree are twofold: first, to align Spain’s packaging legislation with the new extended producer responsibility scheme initiated by the European Union, which now encompasses …
Understanding the scope, responsibilities, and implications of the German Packaging Act is crucial for businesses and individuals involved in the production, distribution, or sale of packaged products within Germany. The German Packaging Act, Verpackungsgesetz, known as VerpackG, came into effect on January 1, 2019. This law has been updated to align with the requirements of …
Packaging can be described as a vital system for transporting, distributing, storing, and eventually, ensuring the use of the product by the end consumer. Essentially, it serves as a means of ensuring the safe delivery of a product that must adhere to certain quality standards. The functions of packaging can be condensed into the following …
Packaging EPR and its implications on cosmetics sellers in Europe Europe with its 450+ million e-commerce consumers and high purchasing power is an attractive market for selling cosmetics. However, with its strict regulations, it is also a challenging one. Amongst the most complex legislations in the EU is the packaging waste EPR and its implications …
To align with upcoming EU measures focusing on the circular economy and product sustainability, France has recently introduced new environmental labelling regulations. These French labelling and packaging requirements specifically target consumer goods that contribute to waste generation, aiming to encourage companies to provide accurate information to consumers. Starting from 1st January 2023, these rules will …
ENVIRONMENTAL LABELLING IN ITALY: WHAT IS AT STAKE? For a long time, there has been a growing demand for transparency in environmental sustainability regarding packaging and packaging waste. As early as 1997, the European legislator had anticipated the need for an environmental labelling system applicable to packaging. Although most companies adopted this voluntary system, it …
