The European Union has introduced new regulations covering packaging waste and so‑called “forever chemicals”, but the rules are not required to be applied immediately. In response, a number of small retailers have already stopped shipping as a form of protest against the measures. The report is based on a Deutsche Welle article, which can be accessed through Deutsche Welle.
EU delays rollout of new packaging and PFAS rules as retailers protest
New EU regulations on packaging waste and so‑called ‘forever chemicals’ are not due to take effect immediately, prompting some small retailers to halt shipments in protest, according to Deutsche Welle.
