Overview

AF&PA releases a guidance for recyclability of paper-based packaging aimed at designers and brand owners

NGO publishes a report calling for the phasing out of chemicals of concern from new products to open new market opportunities

FCM regulation likely to be completely revised in an upcoming legislative proposal

The US FDA released a statement discarding food packaging material as a source of transmission of the virus causing COVID-19

Solvent tetraglyme is added to the SVHC list by ECHA

UK guidance for FCM authorization released: EU-authorized FCM substances kept, new authorizations to take up to 15 months.

The European Commission started a public consultation for the revision of the FCM legislation, open until January 29, 2021.

A report published by ChemTrust highlights issues with chemical recycling to become a solution for plastic waste

The European Container Glass Federation developed a logo to encourage the use of glass containers as sustainable packaging, available with a free license.

Polymer pre-registration is likely to become mandatory, with authorities and NGOs favouring the additional provision of some data to help prioritize polymers of concern