New rules on labelling for Italy

Are you aware of the new rules which will affect products on sale in Italy? Starting 30 June 2022, all products sold in Italy must carry information on the packaging in Italian on how to dispose of the product properly. ⠀
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The rules require you to do the following:⠀
• Producers must indicate the alphanumeric code provided for in Decision 97/129/EC on all packaging (primary, secondary and tertiary)⠀
• Use UNI standards for this purpose⠀
• All packaging must be labelled in the form and manner that the company considers most suitable and effective for achieving the goal⠀
• Packaging destined for the consumer must also bear suitable inscriptions aiding its disposal⠀
• For plastic packaging made from polymers or polymer combinations not expressly provided for in Decision 97/129/EC, reference may be made to the UNI 1043-1 standards for the identification of plastics not included in said Decision, and to the UNI 10667-1 standards for the identification and recognition of recycled polymers⠀
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ADACT’s Chief Regulatory Officer, Damien Bové, said “This is a complex set of legislation that could cause severe disruption if brands don’t act now. It is based on European Standards so it is worth taking the time to get this right, as a wider rollout across Europe could be on the cards in the future.”⠀
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While the new rules come into force on 30 June 2022, brands can continue to sell through old stock as long as it was on the market before 1 July 2022. ⠀

Check out our guide to what you need to add to your packaging in Italy before 30 June 2022. Download at
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To discuss the new packaging rules with one of our specialists, please call ADACT on +44(0)1302 986 088 or email [email protected].