Asia-Pacific packaging industry implementing regulations for sustainability and safety, positive for companies complying with standards.

Emerging economies and developed nations in the Asia-Pacific region are implementing packaging regulations to reduce plastic waste and enhance food safety. From India to Singapore, the focus is on sustainability and circularity. India’s new guidelines allow recycled PET in food packaging by 2025, supporting recycling efforts and addressing plastic waste challenges.

India’s updated standards for food-contact plastics include strict safety measures for recycled plastics. This move positions India as a significant market for recycled plastics in food packaging, promoting cost efficiencies and environmental benefits. Compliance with documentation and quality controls is essential for companies adopting recycled PET.

Countries in South-East Asia are enforcing packaging regulations to safeguard consumer health and reduce packaging waste. Indonesia’s new paperboard packaging standards and Singapore’s comprehensive Food Safety and Security Bill highlight the region’s commitment to packaging safety and standardisation. Thailand is also set to introduce new rules for food-contact paper packaging.

The Asia-Pacific region is embracing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes to promote eco-friendly packaging and closed-loop recycling. Singapore’s EPR reporting mandate and Indonesia’s packaging standards reflect a shift towards accountability and sustainability in packaging practices. Producers must adapt to varying regulatory requirements across Asian markets for compliance and competitiveness.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: Regulatory wave sweeps Asia-Pacific’s packaging industry