The EU will apply a unified recycling label to food products.

VTV.vn - From 2028, food packaging across the European Union (EU) will require a unified recycling label.

The EU will apply a unified recycling label to food products.

Differing national regulations on packaging, labeling, and waste are creating significant challenges for companies operating in the EU. This increases compliance costs, leads to inefficient supply chains, and results in inconsistent consumer information across member states. Meanwhile, the new labeling not only indicates how to sort waste but also includes details about packaging materials, reuse options, and potentially a QR code linking to additional information. Manufacturers will have a three-year transition period to use up their existing packaging.

European Green Deal: Ending the era of wasteful packaging

As part of the European Green Deal, the EU has adopted a new set of packaging regulations aimed at reducing waste and promoting reuse. The new regulations set binding targets for recycling rates, restrict single-use packaging, reduce packaging volume, and require packaging to be recyclable.

Notably, the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation – officially effective from the beginning of 2025 – stipulates that all packaging placed on the European market must be designed to be recyclable by 2030. This regulation also sets minimum recycling rate targets, reuse targets for 2030 and 2040, and tightens requirements for labeling and material composition to enhance sustainability and consumer awareness.

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