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For those navigating the myriad of changes related to all things plastics, you now have a key source of information to stay ahead of developments with our DLA Plastics Legal Topic Hub.

BLOG 📝: Libby Lemm, International Account Manager, delves into Germany's Single-Use Plastics Fund Act. This key legislation imposes accountability on manufacturers for their products' entire lifecycle 🔄, steering the industry towards more sustainable practices 🍃. Libby outlines the critical aspects of the act, from reporting requirements to the substantial penalties 💶 for non-compliance, and provides a clear roadmap for producers to ensure compliance ✅ with these new legal ⚖️ standards. Read Libby’s blog here 🔗 https://okt.to/8r0csH #Sustainability #EnvironmentalLaw #Compliance #SingleUsePlastics #WasteLegislation #InternationalCompliance

Mitzi Ng Clark, Partner, Keller and Heckman LLP Contributed an article "The Impact of Chemical Bans on The Manufacture of Food-Contact Plastics" "Inconsistent state laws regarding chemicals in food packaging, concerns about the safety of PFAS chemicals, and the need to address sustainability and regulatory compliance pose significant challenges for manufacturers in the food-contact plastics industry" says Mitzi Ng Clark Read More : https://lnkd.in/g5dHM9gx #SustainablePackaging #PlasticManufacturing #ChemicalRegulations #PlasticsInnovation #RegulatoryCompliance

🔔Last day to take the survey on 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞-𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐝𝐨𝐦 Check the survey here👇🏽 https://lnkd.in/ebv_Z3r4 And our dedicated library of documents here 👇🏽 https://lnkd.in/dmZeX4re #singleuseplastics

Important News Alert! 📢 The European Commission has proposed the 18th amendment as a draft to plastic regulation EU No 10/2011, shaking up the standards for plastic materials and articles intended for food contact. From labeling requirements to adjustments in migration testing, these changes are set to impact the entire supply chain. With 124 parties voicing their concerns, it's clear that this update is a game-changer. 🔍 Want to stay ahead of the curve? Our latest article breaks down the key highlights and potential impacts of this amendment. Learn about new labeling requirements, adjustments in migration testing, and the crucial concept of "high degree of purity" for substances used in plastic manufacturing. 💡 Plus, discover how Triskelion's dedicated services can support your compliance journey. From impurity profiling to risk assessment, our expert team is here to guide you through implementing these regulatory changes seamlessly. Don't miss out on this critical update! Read the full article now and reach out to Steven Verheul to stay informed on the finalization of this regulation. #EUPlasticRegulation #Compliance #FoodSafety #TriskelionExperts

"Do what you can, while you can, before you get sued.” In this recent The New York Times  story https://lnkd.in/gSkF3qc8 about the upcoming tidal wave of litigation related to "forever chemicals," that warning came from an attorney advising a group of executives from chemicals, plastics and related industries. "Forever chemicals" are ubiquitous in household products, and, sadly, in the environment and in human bodies. New regulations from the Biden Administration have placed responsibility on local governments to clean up six of these chemicals from drinking water.... six out of 15,000! Next up: litigation pointed squarely at the companies that manufacture these chemicals and the products that use them. But there's another way to deal with the coming legal and financial onslaught besides getting in a defensive and reactive mode. You can proactively and aggressively use new technologies like NobleAI’s Science-Based AI to replace PFAS in product formulations at a speed that was unattainable and at a cost that was prohibitive ... until now. Instead of just worrying about and preparing for litigation, you can now leverage AI to reformulate your products and make them safer for all of us. #ScienceBasedAI #AIforScience #AIforIndustry #foreverchemicals #PFASregulations The New York Times NYTImes Hiroko Tabuchi  https://lnkd.in/gSkF3qc8

Does your company sell or manufacture products in the EU? Then you should prepare for the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (#PPWR). 🌍 As the EU moves toward adopting the new PPWR, internal compliance processes and procedures will likely need to be reviewed and revised to align with the new requirements. 💡 Products and raw materials will need to be reassessed vis-à-vis compliance, requiring engagement with companies up and down the supply-chains. Also, systems for reuse/refill policies and take-back schemes may need to be established or strengthened. Preparing early will help you avoid costly penalties, litigation, and potential reputational damage. Read more in this article by Marcus Navin-Jones and Ward Overlaet ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ehRPVYTP #Sustainability #EURegulations #Compliance #Packaging

https://lnkd.in/gXkx3CSp Let’s be realistic. Governments and banks have heavily invested in plastic companies for years, making sudden taxation an impractical solution. Focusing solely on recycling, reusing, and reducing isn’t enough. Microplastics pose significant health risks, especially to babies, but current solutions fall short. Instead of imposing bans without plans, we should test and accept enzymatic biodegradation additives from various companies, including ours. By working together, we can develop comprehensive standards that benefit everyone and effectively address the problem. Let’s collaborate to create real change. #God #esg #plastic #solutions #Sustainability #Innovation #enzyme #additive for #plastic

The European Council has officially adopted long-awaited updates to the CLP Regulation, a critical component of the EU’s Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability. This development represents a major step forward in enhancing consumer safety and environmental protection. Dive deeper into the development and learn about its potential impacts on businesses here: https://lnkd.in/gZrkGN_r #EU #CLP #RegulatoryCompliance #Chemicals #Labeling #Packaging #EURegulations #CLPRegulation #HazardCommunication #ChemicalManagement #RegulatoryUpdates #IndustryNews

📣 Substantial changes proposed for plastics in contact with food 📌 On March 13 the EU-commission published the draft act for the coming quality amendment of the plastics regulation for food contact material, (EU) Nr 10/2011. The public consultation is open until April 10. 📌 The changes proposed will, if implemented in full, affect the whole value chain of plastic materials in contact with food. It includes purity demands and changes in analytical requirements. ❓ Are you a member of Normpack and wonder how this proposed amendment could affect you? Would you like to express you opinions on the proposed changes? 📆 Attend Normpack's member webinar on the subject, which will be held on Friday March 22 at 08:30 (in Swedish), to learn more and express your interest in joining the working group Normpack will form that will compile an answer to the consultation! Find the draft act here: https://lnkd.in/eG7tGF6M #FCM #plastic #regulatory #qualityamendment #Normpack