Canada: Canada Consults on a Regulatory Framework for Plastic Packaging

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Canada: Canada Consults on a Regulatory Framework for Plastic Packaging

The federal government launched public consultations on a regulatory framework to establish mandatory requirements for recycled content and labelling for plastic products, and on a technical paper that outlines the reporting requirements for the federal plastics registry. The proposed future measures would impact food manufacturers, as well as food distributors, importers, and retailers. The comment period ends on May 18, 2023.

Exporting, Regulations & Requirements
Western Hemisphere, Canada

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