EU Packaging Waste Law: Small-Business Exemption Stalled by National Governments

EU Environment Commissioner Roswall proposes abolishing the obligation for small businesses to appoint a packaging representative by mid-October, a move backed by the European Parliament but slowed by national governments. The proposal signals a regulatory easing for SMEs, but the timeline is uncertain due to intergovernmental resistance. This matters as it could affect compliance costs for small businesses across the EU.