| 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 |
| 17-Nov-21 |
| SUPD transposition introduces Litter Fee and refreshes Packaging Ordinance |
| 11-Nov-21 |
| SUPD transposed with some deviations |
| 10-Nov-21 |
| Draft 'General Regulations' provide some further clarity on Tax on Plastic Packaging |
| 03-Nov-21 |
| Packaging to be considered non-recyclable without documentary evidence to the contrary |
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Belgium 24-Apr-26 [Draft] Amendment to Packaging Cooperation Agreement (introducing 50% levy prepayment and etc.) - VR 2026 2404 DOC.0412/4 |
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Croatia 24-Apr-26 NN 44/2026 Instructions on the Waste Management Information System |
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Bulgaria 20-Apr-26 DRAFT Amendment to Ordinance on the Amount of Product Fee - Apr-26 |
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Italy 20-Apr-26 Decree-Law On Technical Criteria for Reusable Plastic Food-Contact Items - 50/2026 |
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EU Institutions 16-Apr-26 Report on Member States’ reporting on SUP items and on fishing gear under the SUPD |
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EU Institutions 30-Mar-26 DRAFT Commission Notice - Guidance Document for the PPWR - C(2026) 2151 final |
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EU Institutions 30-Mar-26 Commission FAQ – Guidance Document for the PPWR |
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Belgium 27-Mar-26 Decree on Establishment of the Flemish Fund for EPR for certain waste streams and litter |
| 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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