EU PACKAGING

Trade groups warn on erosion of single market under proposed packaging regulation / Fragmentation could deter potential investors

PACKAGING

European trade bodies warn of waste regulation disparity / EU market rules needed for circular economy / Varying national laws said to cause difficulties

ITALY

Forza Italia agrees to cancel plastic tax / Converters' association says levy could put excessive burden on the industry

POLYCERT

Four independent certification schemes join quality-compliance programme / Aim to harmonise verification of recycled content across Europe

POLYCERT

New steering board members elected / WFO joins European programme to track ocean plastics

ASSOCIATIONS

EuPC annual meeting to be held in Milan / Polymer producers awards ceremony

ASSOCIATIONS

Pipes sector group of Italy's Unionplast joins TEPPFA / Working towards standardisation of pipes and fittings

PANNERGY

Remaining plastics holdings are sold / Pannunion awarded to Sun Capital Partners