Effective Date: August 2026 fee collection launch

California SB54 Starts Collecting Packaging Environmental Fees in August, Cost Rises for Plastic Bag Exporters

2026-08-10

The Ecological and Environmental Code of the People’s Republic of China shall come into force officially on August 15.

The Ecological and Environmental Code of the People's Republic of China officially takes effect on August 15, ushering in a new stage of law-based governance for plastic packaging control.

2026-07-31

Two Mandatory National Standards for Courier Packaging Implemented on July 1, Restricting Non-Degradable Plastic Courier Bags

Market demand for conventional PE courier bags keeps shrinking, while orders for compostable flexible packaging and reusable packaging grow rapidly. Packaging manufacturers need to complete full biodegradation testing certifications.

2026-07-20

California’s Comprehensive Plastic Bans: Retail Bag Prohibition and Packaging EPR Law Implemented, Reshaping Compliance Landscape

California has launched two landmark plastic control policies in 2026, establishing a dual regulatory system of “plastic ban + extended producer responsibility (EPR)” covering from retail terminals to the entire industrial chain, which will have a profound impact on plastic packaging enterprises exporting to the US market.

2026-07-07