EU Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste
date: 21/03/2025
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Regulation (EU) 2025/40, adopted on 19 December 2024 by the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union, sets out comprehensive measures to enhance packaging sustainability and reduce waste across the EU. Replacing Directive 94/62/EC, it aims to cut packaging waste, encourage recycling, and facilitate the transition to a circular economy. While it does not specifically target the tourism industry, its provisions will impact sectors within tourism, particularly hospitality and food services.
Ensure compliance with the new rules and complete the necessary adjustments before the regulation comes into force on 12 August 2026.
