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Peru
June 23, 2025
South American trade bloc MERCOSUR amends several food contact related regulations; Chile continues to develop its REACH-like chemicals management system, hazardous substances for non-industrial use need to be registered by August 30, 2025; Peru publishes draft regulation on recyclable and biodegradable plastic tableware
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June 10, 2024
Ministry of Production proposes technical regulation on plastic bags to reduce use of harmful substances, increase recycled content, and decrease microplastics production; also bans unsupported claims like “eco-friendly”, “green”, etc.; proposal open for comment until August 14, 2024
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