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03.06.2014 PHOENIX TECHNOLOGIES  EFSA approves rPET process

27.05.2014 PLASTICS AND HEALTH  Sweden to sue EU over slow action on endocrine disruptors / “Chemicals lobby” blamed

14.05.2014 PET RECYCLING  Plastics Recycling Europe will develop European recycling guidelines specific for PET trays

17.04.2014 CARRIER BAGS  European parliament approves legislation on lightweight carrier bags / Latest legal hurdle mounted / Decision welcomed by European Bioplastics and Novamont

16.04.2014 EUROPEN  Packaging group sends letter to European Commission calling for more clarity on proposed waste target rules

11.04.2014 INDIA  Newest anti-dumping duties on PVC imports revealed / Korea exempted, Chinese producers face stiff penalties

11.04.2014 MEREDIAN  US biopolymers producer receives FDA approvals for food contact

10.04.2014 PLASTICS AND ENERGY  German plastics producers keep renewables surcharge exemption / Compromise with EU

24.03.2014 PLASTICS AND HEALTH  ECHA committee backs France on BPA reclassification / Adverse effects on functional fertility / PlasticsEurope contests data used

21.03.2014 PLASTIC BAGS  EuPC dismisses “nonsensical provisions” on biodegradable and compostable plastics contained in European Parliament's proposal to reduce plastic bag usage

13.03.2014 PLASTIC BAGS  European parliament's Environment Committee signs off on draft rules to reduce plastic bag consumption by 80% by 2019 / Recommends replacing traditional bags with biodegradable and compostable ones

12.03.2014 PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT  San Francisco passes ban on distributing plastics water bottles on public property / Part of goal to achieve zero waste to landfill by 2020

11.03.2014 EPS INSULATION  Syndicate plans to lobby EU to prolong use of HBCD as flame retardant / Decision expected by year's end / Ban already enforced in Switzerland / German association members plan to follow in mid-2014

27.02.2014 UK PLASTICS INDUSTRY  Leading associations call on government to reduce tax on energy-efficient building products and shale gas exploration / Propose higher landfill tariffs and warn about rising energy costs

13.02.2014 PLASTIC BAGS  Debate on UK parliament's proposed plastic bag charge heats up / Symphony calls for exemption for oxo-biodegradable bags

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