Switzerland - New Ordinances Strengthen Recycling of Packaging and Waste
Business description
On June 24, 2026, the Federal Council amended several ordinances, thus adopting new rules for packaging, waste and littering. These changes promote the circular economy, strengthen recycling and implement uniform fines for littering throughout Switzerland.
The Federal Council adopted the amended ordinances on June 24, 2026. The VVEA amendments will come into force on August 1, 2026, and the Packaging Ordinance will apply at the beginning of 2027, and and replace the previous Beverage Packaging Ordinance (VGV).
Countries:
Switzerland
Product categories:
01 Basic materials and consumables/Chemical preparations
Technical aspects:
Environment / Sustainability
Labeling and Packaging
Business fields:
A.03 Government Inspections & International Trade
M.04 Engineering and Type Approval
P.01 Softlines
P.02 Hardlines
P.03 Electrical
P.04 Solar & Commercial
P.05 Medical
Regions:
Europe
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