Current Status of Sustainable Food Packaging Regulations: Global Perspective

Devyani Thapliyal, Manisha Karale (), Vaibhav Diwan, Shisher Kumra, Raj Kumar Arya () and George D. Verros
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Devyani Thapliyal: Department of Chemical Engineering, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar 144011, India
Manisha Karale: Global Product Compliance (GPC), 301, Samved Sankul, Near MLA Hostel, Civil Lines, Nagpur 440001, India
Vaibhav Diwan: Global Product Compliance (GPC) Group, Scheelevägen 17, Ideon, Beta 5, 22363 Lund, Sweden
Shisher Kumra: Global Product Compliance (GPC) Group, Scheelevägen 17, Ideon, Beta 5, 22363 Lund, Sweden
Raj Kumar Arya: Department of Chemical Engineering, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar 144011, India
George D. Verros: Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 13, 1-27

Abstract: This review offers a global overview of the status of laws governing sustainable food packaging materials. The review highlights the regulatory framework for several sustainable packaging options, including paper-based packaging, compostable materials, and biodegradable plastics. The review focuses on the European, Indian, South Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Australian, British, and American regulations. Generally, the trend towards sustainable food packaging legislation is anticipated to continue, with more nations and regions putting policies into place to cut waste and encourage a circular economy. This will probably spur the development of new environmentally friendly packaging materials and motivate companies to use greener methods.

Keywords: sustainable; food packaging material; regulation; packaging (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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