| 06-Apr-21 |
| Parliament adopts ban on single-use polystyrene packaging from 2025 |
| 02-Apr-21 |
| Second consultation on DRS: Government has opted for a centralised model |
| 29-Mar-21 |
| Second consultation on DRS delays start to 2024 |
| 29-Mar-21 |
| Second consultation on packaging EPR reform: Single management organisation proposed |
| 26-Mar-21 |
| Plastic Packaging Tax from Apr-22: What we know so far |
| 24-Mar-21 |
| Balearic Island: Extensive SUP measures entered into force on 20-Mar |
| 16-Mar-21 |
| Draft VLAREMA8 may enable online marketplaces to offer ‘flat fee model’ |
| 05-Mar-21 |
| Drafts propose measures on package design/labeling; e-commerce targeted |
| 24-Feb-21 |
| CONAI provides guidance for new environmental labeling requirements |
| 10-Feb-21 |
| ECHA’s SCIP database already received 5 million notifications |
| 10-Feb-21 |
| MEPs call on the Commission to propose binding circularity targets for 2030 |
| 27-Jan-21 |
| Packages marked with Green Dot to pay double recycling fees from Apr-20 |
| 27-Jan-21 |
| Draft guideline on what is to be considered a SUP product raises industry concerns |
| 22-Jan-21 |
| Beverage sector proposal chosen to operate national DRS for 7 years |
| 21-Jan-21 |
| Cabinet approves draft amendment to Packaging Act to meet SUP and CEP objectives |
| 08-Jan-21 |
| Long awaited revised waste legislation published and in force |
| 06-Jan-21 |
| EU 'tax' on unrecycled plastic packaging waste in force |
| 05-Jan-21 |
| Repairability Index brought into force despite Single Market concerns |
| 09-Dec-20 |
| Compliance options for retailers change prior to EPR reform |
| 03-Dec-20 |
| Draft proposes mandatory DRS from Apr-22 |
| 30-Nov-20 |
| Draft amendment to Packaging Act puts significant changes up for discussion |
| 10-Nov-20 |
| Integration of recycling targets and re-usable share objectives proposed |
| 08-Nov-20 |
| Government proposes minimum costs of packaging waste management |
| 08-Nov-20 |
| Amended Circular Economy Act introduces ‘Duty of Care’ obligation |
| 04-Nov-20 |
| Brief review of proposals to prevent EPR free riding on online marketplaces |
| 03-Nov-20 |
| License requirement for packaging PROs delayed to 2023 |
| 26-Oct-20 |
| Opportunity to apply for delay of ‘dissuasive’ EPR fee on 'obstructive’ packaging |
| 18-Oct-20 |
| Mandatory DRS likely to be extended to cans |
| 06-Oct-20 |
| Consultation on requirements for packaging and other measures to prevent packaging waste |
| 06-Oct-20 |
| Draft SUP legislation enters cabinet discussions |
| 01-Oct-20 |
| Three SUP products banned in England from 1-Oct-20 |
| 21-Sep-20 |
| CEP transposition introduces significant changes to packaging EPR |
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Germany 06-Oct-26 DRAFT Plastic Packaging Tax Law (leaked draft) |
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Italy 06-Oct-26 Conversion Law Amending Decree-Law 143/2026 - 173/2026 |
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Spain 01-Oct-26 Decree Regulating the Register of Production and Management of Waste - 764/2026 |
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Denmark 28-Sep-26 Executive Order on Packaging Requirements, EPR, and Waste Collected with Packaging - 851/2026 |
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Denmark 28-Sep-26 Executive Order on EPR for Certain SUPs (the Clean-up Order) - 852/2026 |
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Denmark 28-Sep-26 Order on Deposits and Collection, etc. of Beverage Packaging - 853/2026 |
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Hungary 22-Sep-26 DRAFT Decree on the National Environment Supervisory Authority |
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Norway 19-Sep-26 DRAFT Packaging Regulation (Aligning with PPWR) |
| Transposition Status: CEP legislative amendments and SUPD |
| Comparison: EU Packaging Directive before and after CEP amendments |
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Denmark Oct-26 Alignment with EU Packaging Regulation
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Italy Oct-26 Alignment with EU Packaging Regulation
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Lithuania Oct-26 Alignment with EU Packaging Regulation
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Portugal Oct-26 Alignment with EU Packaging Regulation
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Sweden Sep-26 Alignment with EU Packaging Regulation
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Norway Sep-26 Alignment with EU Packaging Regulation
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Malta Sep-26 Alignment with EU Packaging Regulation
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Netherlands Sep-26 Alignment with EU Packaging Regulation
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