PACKAGING

Ecopreneurs launch disappearing shopping bag

29 October 2020

Extra packaging might be around for a while in the post-COVID era but a new Hong Kong start-up has launched a biodegradable, water-soluble alternative to plastic bags and wrapping which could be a game-changer in the war against waste. More

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Virtual fair, real business

07 July 2020

For hundreds of thousands of suppliers and buyers looking to continue with business despite COVID-19-induced travel restrictions, a convenient solution is at hand. More

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European Circular Economy Action Plan Announces Revamping of EU Product Regulations and Consumer Rights

24 March 2020

On 11 March 2020, the European Commission adopted its Circular Economy Action Plan. The Plan complements the Industrial Strategy adopted the day before. Together, these two strategies set out to “green” the European economy as the new growth model of the European Union. Hong Kong traders should be aware that this Circular Economy Action Plan focuses on new product frameworks in particular in sectors such as electronics, batteries, textiles, packaging and plastic. More

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Textiles, Batteries and Packaging Targeted in the EU’s Plan to halve Waste by 2030

10 March 2020

As part of its new “Green Deal”, the European Union is planning a new initiative to halve waste by 2030 by prioritising the recycling of textiles, batteries and packaging. The European Commission is expected to present ways of achieving this goal under the Circular Economy Action Plan, expected to be published on 10 March 2020, with a particular focus on prolonging the life of products, and encouraging consumers to choose repairing devices over purchasing brand new ones. More

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Packaging Materials Industry in Hong Kong

26 September 2019

Hong Kong manufacturers produce a wide range of packaging materials, including paper containers, polyethylene (PE) packages, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) packages and so on, with mainland China being Hong Kong's largest market. More

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New AD/CV Probes of Mainland Chinese Glass Containers

26 September 2019

The U.S. International Trade Commission has initiated the preliminary phase of antidumping and countervailing injury investigations of certain mainland Chinese glass containers, which are generally intended for the conveyance or packing of beverages and other liquids or food materials. A schedule for these investigations will be issued shortly. More

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Food Contact Materials Law Amends Position on Use of a Substance in Plastic Packaging

20 August 2019

The Official Journal of the European Union has published new Commission Regulation 2019/1338 which amends Regulation 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. Hong Kong’s food suppliers and suppliers of food packaging (e.g., food containers) to the EU market will likely know that this latter-mentioned law has established a Union list of authorised substances. More

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European Citizens Call for the Ban of All Single-use Plastic Products in Europe

13 August 2019

On 29 July 2019, Commission Decision 2019/1268 on the proposed citizens' initiative entitled ‘Let's put an end to the era of plastic in Europe’ was published in the Official Journal of the EU. It is noted there that, on 3 July, the citizen’s initiative for the revision of EU Directive 2019/904, namely, the EU Directive on the impact of certain plastics on the environment was registered by the European Commission. More

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French Government Proposes Anti-waste and Circular Economy Law Covering Numerous Consumer Goods

26 July 2019

On 10 July 2019, the French Government presented an ambitious proposal for an “anti-waste” and circular economy law (the Law Proposal) to France’s Council of Ministers. The Law Proposal is divided into four sections, which are titled “Information to Consumers”, “Fight against Waste”, “Responsibilities of Producers” and “Miscellaneous Provisions”. More

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New EU Regulation Strengthens Market Surveillance of EU-made and Imported Products

09 July 2019

Hong Kong exporters may like to be informed that EU Member States will begin strengthening market surveillance of products being imported into the internal market to ensure their compliance with consumer, workplace, and public health and safety requirements. More

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