- Swiss Federal Council released a draft ordinance for packaging under Extended Producer Responsibility
- New law replaces 2000 ordinance on beverage packaging and applies to all packaging types
- Includes single-use, multi-use, beverage, service, and plastic packaging
- Producers and distributors must minimize packaging volume or mass
- Packaging should avoid recycling obstacles and contain maximum feasible recycled content
- Ordinance expected to start on 1 January 2027
- Take-back obligations begin on 1 January 2028
- Reporting obligations start on 1 January 2029
- Draft notified to WTO on 10 July 2025, open for public consultation until 16 October 2025
- Changes support Switzerland’s circular economy by promoting sustainable packaging and efficient waste management systems
Source: pincvision.com
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