EPR regulatory news

The revised EU Regulation on End-of-Life Vehicles strengthens circular economy requirements by mandating that new vehicles contain a minimum of 15% recycled plastic, alongside enhanced recycling targets and measures to r…

Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging establishes a phased implementation of producer obligations including mandatory labeling schemes, reusability and refill targets, minimum recycled content percentages, and recyclabili…

Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste has begun gradual implementation with immediate restrictions on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food contact materials, followed by phased requiremen…

The EU has established mandatory digital battery passport requirements for battery manufacturers, requiring disclosure of battery composition, performance, and sustainability data.

CONAI has announced variations to the environmental contributions (eco-modulation fees) for wood and glass packaging materials, and introduced new contribution requirements for compostable capsules and pods in bioplastic…

The European Commission has updated its official FAQ document for the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), providing clarification on producer obligations and compliance requirements as the August 12, 2026 ap…

The Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE) has published a self-assessment tool for enterprises and packaging supply chain operators to evaluate compliance with the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Re…

Singapore has repealed country-specific hazardous waste definitions and adopted the Basel Convention standards framework, affecting producer notification and reporting obligations for hazardous waste management.

The EU packaging regulation prohibits PFAS in packaging, but three technical limitations in measurement methodologies may prevent reliable verification of compliance in some cases.

An analysis has identified significant gaps in battery recovery rates across Australia, highlighting producer and collection scheme performance issues. This relates to producer obligations under battery EPR regulations.

New EU packaging regulations (PPWR) are entering into force in the Czech Republic, with initial provisions taking effect on 12 August.

Hainan province in China announced plans to ban the sale of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles by 2030, establishing the nation's first region-wide ban affecting vehicle producer obligations.

China proposed regulatory limits on hazardous substances in thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) plastics, affecting producer compliance obligations for chemical composition standards.

Italy's Ministry of Environment (MASE) has opened a public consultation on a new Extended Producer Responsibility regulation schema for furniture and furnishings products.

Chile's 'Cement Sector Decarbonization' initiative, supported by the Ministry of Environment and Corfo, evaluates co-processing of End-of-Life Tyres (ELT) as alternative fuel in cement kilns to support compliance with Ex…

The producer extended responsibility (pEPR) scheme operator has appointed a senior management team to oversee implementation of the new producer responsibility framework for packaging in the UK.

The European Commission has published FAQs addressing the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) before documentation and substance requirements begin applying to packaging in the EU on 12 August 2026.

The EU directive facilitating product repairs has entered into force, representing a shift toward extended producer responsibility for product durability and repairability.

Catalonia has opened a public information and hearing period for its draft waste law, accepting submissions and suggestions until 15 October.

The European Commission adopted a new voluntary European sustainability reporting standard on 3 July 2026 via Commission Delegated Regulation C(2026) 5011, complementing the mandatory Corporate Sustainability Reporting D…