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MEDICAL DEVICES
EU commission postpones MDR application / Shortages in getting devices certified "not an option right now" with Covid-19
 		06.04.2020
MARINE LITTER
"RepescaPlas" project proceeds to third phase / Waste obtained will undergo chemical recycling
 		01.04.2020
MEDICAL PLASTICS
EU commission may postpone implementing medical device regulation / Free access to European standards for medical supplies to boost production
 		30.03.2020
SINGLE-USE PLASTICS
Will the coronavirus pandemic turn the tide back to disposables? / US moves away from plastic bans / Industry will face “major challenges” in the aftermath
 		27.03.2020
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
PlasticsEurope webinar on methodology to address plastics leakage
 		26.03.2020
ECHA
Extension of REACH compliance deadlines during coronavirus situation / Aid in securing disinfectant supply promised
 		24.03.2020
SPAIN
Government plans tax on single-use plastic packaging
 		23.03.2020
EU TRADE
Vietnam trade agreement set to enter force this year / EU survey highlights need for more guidance for SMEs
 		18.03.2020
CIRCULAR ECONOMY
EU sets out action plan for more sustainable products and less packaging waste / Plastics a major target
 		13.03.2020
UK
Government to roll out tax on plastic packaging with less than 30% recycled material
 		13.03.2020
USA
California group sues 10 companies including Coca-Cola, Danone, PepsiCo and Nestlé over plastics pollution
 		12.03.2020
FRANCE
Sale of single-use plastic cups and plates banned / Some stores labelling products "reusable" to circumvent restriction / New anti-waste law in force
 		10.03.2020
PLASTICS RECYCLING EUROPE
"European Plastics Pact" launches / Targets include better life cycle management of packaging and disposables / EuPC sees difficulties and refuses to join
 		09.03.2020
BREXIT
EU and UK chemical producers supply talking points for trade negotiations / No tariff barriers and REACH as common standard
 		06.03.2020
SINGLE-USE PLASTICS
Major to-go food and drinks brands commit to reducing packaging waste
 		06.03.2020
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