The French Ministry of Ecological Transition is postponing the implementation of the planned January 2025 ban on non-recyclable packaging made wholly or partly of polystyrene (PS), as set out in the 2021 Climate and Resilience Law, to align with the future European regulations on eco-design of packaging expected to apply from 2030. This notice explains that the draft European regulation on packaging and packaging waste should come into force by early 2025. The provisional political agreement announced on March 4 between the European Council and Parliament still needs to be definitively approved by the co-legislators. The European draft prohibits certain … Continue reading France Delays Polystyrene Packaging Ban to 2030 Amid EU Regulations Shake-Up – What It Means for Manufacturers