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“Fit for 55”
16 July 2021
The European Commission published the “Fit for 55” legislative package on 14 July and the EU Forest Strategy on 16 July.
Various papers and communications regarding EU policy that are relevant to our industry. The information comes from a variety of sources including the European Commission, CITPA – who represent the interests of the European Paper and Board converting industry (Pro Carton are Associate Members) and Cepi – the Confederation of European Paper Industries.
EU draft – Placing on the market
30 June 2021
The European Commission has published a draft document containing explanations concerning the concept of “placing on the market” following a Commission meeting that was held in June.
Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) Issues
28 May 2021
Pro Carton, FEFCO and Eurosac, through the auspices of CITPA, commissioned RISE to evaluate the PEFCR. The aim of the work was to identify and report on challenges presented when applying the PEFCR, and to make recommendations for improving (or clarifying) the PEFCR in the future.
Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive Review
19 April 2021
Pro Carton have supported a letter to the EU Commission voicing their concerns regarding the timing and resources allocated to the review of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive.
Harmonised marking requirements definitions
16 April 2021
Pro Carton have supported a letter to the EU Commission prepared by 360° Foodservice following the joint industry statement on the implementation of the harmonised marking requirements to uniformly and correctly, interpret the definition of “placing on the market”.
Stakeholder report on PPWD
25 March 2021
On behalf of the EU Commission, Eunomia have published the report from their stakeholder workshop on “The assessment of options for reinforcing the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive’s essential requirements and other measures to reduce the generation of packaging waste”.
Update on EU Policy Issues
19 March 2021
CITPA (Pro Carton are Associate members) have updated their summary of the key EU policy issues that they are following.
Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive webinar
5 February 2021
A webinar was held at the Commission on prevention measures and overpackaging as part of the PPWD review.
Response from European Commission on SUPD
4 February 2021
Cepi have this week received a response from EVP Timmermans & Commissioner Sinkevicius
Supply chain is resilient
1 February 2021
Cartonboard remains in good supply across Europe despite the increase in online shopping.
New draft guidelines for the Single Use Plastics Directive from the European Commission
13 January 2021
The European Commission has sent to all Member States new draft guidelines for the Single Use Plastics Directive.
Member States have until 25 January to submit written comments.
Communicating during COVID
16 December 2020
Christmas is the season of joy, of gift-giving, and of families united. Sadly, all these things will be put to the test over the festive period this year, with COVID-19 continuing to affect every corner of the globe.
