Ga naar de hoofdinhoud
Packaging solutions at Enhesa Product Intelligence
Pilot program
Enhesa Product Intelligence covers packaging regulations and sustainability issues. But you, our members, are asking for more. To investigate your requirements, we’ve set up a pilot exercise to showcase and develop some of our existing and proposed content and solutions. These fall into 5 product areas:
- News & Insight, a new journalist-led news product, from the team who gives you Chemical Watch News & Insight
- Regulatory Database for a structured library of packaging regulations, in force, enacted and proposed
- Packaging EPR Global Regulatory Comparison tool, from our team of expert regulatory analysts
- Events, Training and enterprise-wide Professional Development, from the team behind Chemical Watch Events & Training
- Custom Insight Projects and Regulatory Reviews, where you need specific assistance from our team of experts
For further information about the pilot program and to request free participation or give feedback, please contact Gretchen Retteghieri, email: gretchen.retteghieri@enhesa.com.
Meanwhile you can access the full packaging News & Insight archive below. Feel free to share this page with other colleagues who have responsibility for packaging compliance and sustainability.
From the team at…
Packaging alert.
During the News & Insight pilot our coverage is focused on EU packaging regulations, but this will be extended to our usual global coverage when we launch the full service. Our existing Chemical Watch News & Insight will also continue to cover chemicals in packaging, including aspects related to food contact materials and EPR.
Editorial enquiries to: Charlotte Niemiec, email: charlotte.niemiec@chemicalwatch.com.
September
OECD report says stringent policy measures could eliminate most plastic pollution by 2040
Regulation alone not enough for UK to achieve circular economy, say waste bodies
European Commission opens infringement procedure against France over SUPD failure
Tesco, Sainsbury’s under scrutiny over plastic packaging recycling claims
‘Marginal decrease’ in EPR fees for glass fails to address concerns, says trade body
FEATURE: How prepared are member states for EU-wide EPR obligations?
UK postpones mandatory recycling labels requirement during first phase of EPR
UK DIY trade association urges members to lobby against EPR
Denmark seeks feedback on packaging EPR plans
Norway consults on EPR introduction for single-use plastic packaging
NGO-commissioned report urges EU governments to adopt ambitious reuse policies
EU plastic packaging waste tax not working smoothly, say auditors
Sweden’s Jessika Roswall nominated for EU environment commissioner position
More than 3,600 chemicals in humans linked to FCMs, packaging
European Commission consults on harmonised waste sorting labels under PPWR
Waste authorities urge UK government to clarify EPR, recycling policies
UK think tank says EPR scheme is ‘akin to a tax’, urges immediate review
Netherlands’ target to eliminate new plastic packaging by 2050 ‘not achievable’, says RIVM
EU industry bodies, NGOs urge Slovakia to drop DRS amendments
UK pet products company faces punitive measure over packaging waste violations
August
Global targets for plastic production reduction more likely in wake of US shift
Defra to review proposed EPR fees for glass following industry backlash
Scotland considering 25p charge for single-use cups
Defra set to harmonise shipment packaging definition
Scotland considering 25p charge for single-use cups
Global targets for plastic production reduction more likely in wake of US shift
Defra to review proposed EPR fees for glass following industry backlash
Defra shares updated UK waste reform timeline, responds to fees concerns
Budweiser UK pays more than £400K for failing to register as packaging producer
July
NGO accuses Coca-Cola of greenwashing over Olympics plastic use
Report finds ‘object recognition’ technologies may aid packaging circularity in the EU
Stakeholders split on proposals for single-use disposable cup charge in Scotland
UK pallets company urges government to rethink plastics packaging tax
European Commission warns member states to comply with packaging waste laws
Zero Waste Europe calls for ban on use of PVC as a food contact material
Irish EPA makes recommendations to phase out single-use packaging for fresh produce
EU NGOs, industry keen on ‘broader’ circular economy legislation
EU signs declaration agreeing to address production of primary plastic polymers
Antonio Decaro to head ENVI as committee fills key positions following EU election
Waste management company recommends measures to stimulate UK circular economy
UK packaging industry calls for government response to mass balance consultation
Re-elected European Commission president to bring new circular economy legislation
OECD reports lay out circular economy, waste management opportunities for Italy
Wine and spirit association urges new government to delay UK EPR scheme
UK supermarket scraps refill trials, outlines 2030 targets
German industry urges EU to correct ‘error’ in PPWR reuse quotas
June
Scotland adopts circular economy legislation in bid to increase reuse and recycle rates
Denmark proposes postponing packaging EPR obligations to October 2025
Poland requires companies to provide ‘alternative’ takeaway food packaging from 1 July
Biffa makes recommendations for UK to implement circular economy for packaging by 2030
Steel packaging industry highlights record European recycling rates
Dutch government proposes amendment for national circular plastic standard
Poland’s competition regulator approves two beverage DRS joint ventures
Global plastics treaty deal unlikely this year, says EU environment head
EU Council of Ministers includes ‘simplified procedure’ for environmental claims
NGOs urge UK political parties to set targets to move away from single-use packaging
Belarus proposes expanding EPR scheme to small glass drinks bottles
UK waste authorities urge next government to implement packaging EPR
Czech Republic packaging PRO may breach EU competition rules, says Commission
Paris to ban plastic bottles at Olympics temporary competition sites
‘No plans’ to extend deadline to submit UK EPR data, says Defra
France set to delay ban on non-recyclable styrenic packaging to 2030
Zero Waste Europe apprehensive about election outcome on environmental policies
OECD working paper finds government policies boost PCR content take-up, despite challenges
May
Norway postpones SUPD’s hinged cap requirement until autumn
NGOs demand DRS in Spain after finding collection rate far below target
Slovenian industry calls on government to adopt deposit return scheme
WWF launches blueprint for businesses to address global plastic pollution
EU Commission begins legal procedure against Italy for single-use plastics breach
Denmark exempts micro-enterprises from packaging EPR rules
European Commission publishes recommended packaging recyclability criteria
Italy postpones plastics tax to 2026
Industry calls for ‘simplified procedure’ under EU environmental claims law
Flexible packaging presents challenge to meeting 2025 recycling target, Colgate-Palmolive says
Armenia proposes extending single-use plastic ban to more items
Defra publishes UK’s draft packaging EPR rules
UK environment agency fines coatings manufacturer for packaging waste noncompliance
April
Global plastics treaty talks see growing agreement on designing for circularity
Unilever sets more ‘realistic’ deadline to hit plastic reduction targets
FEATURE: What does Europe’s new packaging regulation mean for food and beverage manufacturers?
EU Parliament endorses PPWR as fresh produce sector criticises ‘discriminatory’ measures
Defra outlines new timeline for launch of UK deposit return scheme
EU Parliament rejects motion challenging calculation of recycled content in single-use plastics
Clear definitions, targets and monitoring key to successful EPR schemes, says OECD report
EU Commission official clarifies testing scenarios under proposed plastic FCM regulation amendment
EU calls for global ban on ‘avoidable or problematic’ plastics ahead of INC-4
EU Parliament adopts proposal to prevent plastic pellet loss along supply chain
Global packaging firm urges pharmaceutical industry to switch to recyclable materials
Export ban looms for plastic waste as EU adopts waste shipment regulation
France set to rely on EU legislation to restrict PFAS in food packaging
NGOs urge Netherlands to legislate switch to reusable packaging
Environment secretary confirms UK deposit scheme likely delayed to 2027
UK agency sanctions perfume company over packaging waste breaches
NGO, waste management company call for higher plastics packaging tax in UK
March
Proposed stricter EU rules on plastics in FCMs ‘very challenging’ for producers, says law firm
Swiss NGO urges group-based restriction on PFAS in food contact materials
EU parliamentary committee backs PPWR deal ahead of final plenary vote
REACH committee approves amended PFHxA restriction proposal in EU
Industry, NGOs urge UK government to honour plans for deposit return schemes in 2025
Scientists urge hazard- and group-based assessments of chemicals in plastics
EU Parliament adopts position on legislation to tackle misleading environmental claims
Industry groups seek clarity on proposed BPA exemptions in EU FCM restriction
EU JRC publishes study assessing environmental impact of food packaging methods
EU NGOs wary of ‘reckless loopholes’ in provisional PPWR deal
EU waste management sector welcomes imported plastics provisions under PPWR
EU Parliament, Council of Ministers agree provisional deal on packaging regulation
European Parliament adopts regulation banning export of plastic waste to non-OECD countries
Industry split on system to use for EU SUPD mass balance accounting
February
NGOs, industry clash over EU-wide single-use packaging restriction in PPWR
European Parliament adopts negotiating position for detergents regulation revision
PPWR negotiations stuck on reuse targets, materials restrictions and EU harmonisation
SMEs call for extra support to comply with EU packaging legislation
EU trade bodies call for removal of ‘discriminatory’ plastic provisions in PPWR
‘Major challenge’ to find agreement on global plastics treaty by year’s end, says EU Commission
European Commission proposes restriction on BPA, other bisphenols in FCMs
NGOs urge EU trilogue negotiators to ban PFAS, BPA in proposed packaging regulation
EU Parliament excludes bio-based plastic from recycled content targets under PPWR
Industry challenges reuse obligations under proposed EU packaging legislation
EU recyclers call for protection against ‘unfair’ plastics imports in packaging regulation
Global plastics treaty should focus on environmental harm, viable alternatives, say scientists