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In the case of multi-component packaging, is it possible to “group” the information relating to several components with the same identification code?
Those who deal with the graphics and shape of the environmental labeling have freedom of choice on the graphic style, shape and colors of the environmental labeling. The norm does ...
Last modified on 24/11/2021
How to identify a food supplement blister made of aluminum and plastic?
A package made up in this way is a composite package. For the identification of the material, the C / prevailing material + number associated with the aluminum and plastic ...
Last modified on 24/11/2021
Are the baking molds for baked goods subject to the obligation of environmental labeling?
If the baking mold is sold together with the product it is a packaging, therefore it is subject to the obligation of environmental labeling. ...
Last modified on 24/11/2021
How can a metal other than steel or aluminium be identified?
Whenever packaging consists of metal other than steel or aluminium, not associated with any specific code in Annex III to Decision 129/97/EC, we suggest adopting the number “42”, i.e. the ...
Last modified on 21/11/2021
Who checks that the environmental labeling on the packaging is compliant and correct? Who is the person in charge of imposing the sanctions?
The Provinces are the bodies responsible for the control and eventual imposition of sanctions.
The competences and jurisdictions regarding the verification of the correct application of the rules relating to ...
Last modified on 21/11/2021
How do you identify a predominantly plastic composite packaging, where two or more polymers are foreseen? For example a packaging consisting of 30% PET + 20% aluminum + 50% LDPE?
A pack made up of this way is a packaging consisting mainly of plastic with aluminum. For the identification of the material, the prevailing C / polymer + number associated ...
Last modified on 19/11/2021
In which language should the environmental labeling be reported?
The obligation is in force for packaging released for consumption on the national territory, therefore the information must be reported in Italian, in order to be understandable by all.
Furthermore, ...
Last modified on 19/11/2021
Where should the plastic packaging with code “7” be delivered?
First of all, it should be noted that the identification code from decision 129/97 / EC does not indicate the recyclability of the packaging, but only the material of their ...
Last modified on 19/11/2021
Are only packaging intended for the food sector subject to the obligation?
No, all packaging released for consumption on the national territory is subject to the obligation of labeling and at present there are no exclusions. ...
Last modified on 19/11/2021
Example of environmental labeling of a biodegradable and compostable plastic packaging
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Last modified on 19/11/2021