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How should paper-based composite packaging destined for the end consumer be labelled?

Without prejudice to the C/PAP… alphanumeric coding, which unambiguously identifies packaging composed primarily of paper, under Annex VII to Decision 129/97/EC further information on waste collection should be stated as ...
Last modified on 21/11/2021

Should non-packaging accessories enabling use of the product (e.g. straws, cutlery) be labelled?

As such accessories are not packaging, they are not subject to the labelling requirement, but the packaging containing them is. ...
Last modified on 21/11/2021

Does the content of the environmental label need to be printed directly on the packaging or can it be placed on a medium (e.g. a separate label)?

The content of the environmental label may be applied/printed/embossed directly on the packaging or placed on a separate medium if this is made possible by the packaging system in question. ...
Last modified on 21/11/2021

When does the labelling requirement come into force?

On 28 February 2022, the law of 25 February 2022 n. 15 of conversion of the decree law 30 December 2021 n. 228 (so-called Milleproroghe). The art. 11 of the ...
Last modified on 01/03/2022

Should neutral packaging also be labelled?

Neutral packaging means unprinted packaging that does not include graphics or the affixing of any symbols and information, and which are sold as such to customers by the manufacturers. The ...
Last modified on 21/11/2021

Should small packaging also be labelled?

The standard does not provide for any exemption for packaging of small dimensions, and / or with reduced printed space, nor for multilingual ones, nor for those imported. However, for ...
Last modified on 21/11/2021

What is the scope of the environmental labelling requirement?

The environmental labelling requirement relates to packaging, i.e.: “products, composed of materials of any nature, used to contain certain goods, from raw materials to finished products, to protect them, to ...
Last modified on 20/02/2023

How do you identify a ceramic or mainly ceramic packaging?

Ceramic is not one of the packaging materials listed in Decision 129/97 / EC, therefore there are no identification codes for packaging made of this material. ...
Last modified on 19/11/2021