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ARTICLE · 29 JUNE 2023

Challenging New And Emerging Plastics Regulations

The Government of Canada is moving apace to implement its zero plastic waste agenda, which includes developing and implementing new regulations for plastic manufactured items under...

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The Government of Canada is moving apace to implement its zero plastic waste agenda, which includes developing and implementing new regulations for plastic manufactured items under theCanadian Environmental Protection Act(CEPA) 1 2 Consumers are also seeking to enforce their rights in relation to greenwashing claims. The industry is responding with equal vigour, challenging the designation of plastic manufactured items as "toxic substances" and increased regulation of plastic, including plastic packaging.

Key cases to watch in this space, the decisions in which may impact current and future regulation of plastic packaging of consumer products, with implications for businesses, include:

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