| 21-Oct-22 |
| “Cahier des charges” for household packaging revised |
| 27-Sep-22 |
| Individual compliance for packaging proposed to be removed |
| 23-Sep-22 |
| Denmark to implement EPR for all packaging by 2025 |
| 15-Jul-22 |
| New Ordinance introduces key changes to the waste packaging regime |
| 24-Jun-22 |
| CEP and SUP Directive transposed with additions in six legal texts |
| 18-May-22 |
| Key provisions of the new waste and circular economy law |
| 06-May-22 |
| Plastic Europe shines light on status quo of the circularity of plastics in the EU |
| 04-May-22 |
| Decree sets out consumer information requirements about 11 environmental characteristics |
| 02-May-22 |
| 3R Strategy for SUP packaging quantifies reduction potential for 40 product sectors |
| 29-Apr-22 |
| Restrictions Roadmap towards a new approach to chemical restrictions |
| 12-Apr-22 |
| Commission presents legislative package under Sustainability Products Initiative (SPI) |
| 11-Apr-22 |
| Decree setting minimum share of reusable packaging published |
| 10-Apr-22 |
| New Environmental Protection Act mandates single PROs for each household EPR waste stream |
| 06-Apr-22 |
| Extended registration obligations to enter into force |
| 05-Apr-22 |
| Report on pathways to a circular, climate-neutral plastics system |
| 29-Mar-22 |
| Government delays start of packaging EPR reform and reduces costs to producers |
| 04-Mar-22 |
| Draft proposes to introduce DRS or pay potentially prohibitive product fees |
| 04-Mar-22 |
| Adopted Resolution paves the way for a legally binding UN Plastic Pollution Treaty |
| 17-Feb-22 |
| Comprehensive 3R Strategy proposed in view of phasing out SUP packaging by 2040 |
| 11-Feb-22 |
| Alternative proposals for a Global Plastic Pollution Treaty |
| 09-Feb-22 |
| Consultation for a policy framework for biobased, biodegradable, and compostable plastics |
| 31-Jan-22 |
| Only 5 of 32 countries investigated do not plan a DRS |
| 21-Jan-22 |
| Industry proposes return of DRS containers to ‘Circular Hubs’ rather than to retail |
| 12-Jan-22 |
| Municipalities unhappy with proposal for municipal control over packaging collection |
| 16-Dec-21 |
| New producer registration regime off to a late start |
| 15-Dec-21 |
| Federal agencies prohibited from procuring certain goods from Jan-22 |
| 14-Dec-21 |
| Consultation on new rules for recycled plastic in food packaging |
| 07-Dec-21 |
| Summary of member state specific material identification and sorting label provisions |
| 29-Nov-21 |
| Pollution tax replaces ‘recycling fees’ for non-recyclable packaging |
| 28-Nov-21 |
| Summary of requirements for three new EPR chains from 2022 |
| 25-Nov-21 |
| ‘Plastics tax’ proposed to recoup the costs of EU levy on unrecycled plastics |
| 22-Nov-21 |
| England consults on SUP measures, Northern Ireland has made the least progress |
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EU Institutions 03-Jul-26 EU Commission Implementing Decision on the Calculation, Verification and Reporting of Data on Recycled Plastic Content in SUP Beverage Bottles - (EU) 2026/1425 |
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Germany 02-Jul-26 DRAFT Act to Strengthen Modern, Digital and Effective Environmental Protection |
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Germany 26-Jun-26 DRAFT Act Amending the Circular Economy Act (KrWG) |
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Switzerland 24-Jun-26 Ordinance on Packaging |
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Switzerland 24-Jun-26 Amendment to the Waste Ordinance (on Circular Economy Measures) |
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Denmark 19-Jun-26 [Draft] Amendment to the Order on EPR for Certain SUPs (on aligning the definition of lightweight plastic bags with the PPWR) |
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Finland 18-Jun-26 Government Decree Amending the Government Decree on Certain Plastic Products - 513/2026 |
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Finland 18-Jun-26 Government Decree on Producers' Compensation Paid to Municipalities for Certain Plastic Products for 2026–2028 - 512/2026 |
| Transposition Status: CEP legislative amendments and SUPD |
| Comparison: EU Packaging Directive before and after CEP amendments |
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Switzerland Jan-26 Executive Summary
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Lithuania Dec-25 Executive Summary
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Slovakia Dec-25 Executive Summary
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EU Institutions Nov-25 Substance restrictions and labelling (Batteries)
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Slovenia Nov-25 Executive Summary
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Ireland Oct-25 Key stakeholder responsibilities in managing waste from households
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United Kingdom Oct-25 Executive Summary
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France Oct-25 Legislation and policy development
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