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Discover Wankai Bottle-Grade PET Resin: Product Grades and Applications
A product guide to bottle-grade polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin, including technical specifications and typical packaging applications.
Pakistan's ICCI Forms Joint Committee on PET Bottle and Plastic Bag Regulations
The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) in Pakistan has decided to establish a joint committee comprising representatives from the Chamber, market associations, traders and relevant business sectors to engage with government authorities on regulatory issues concerning polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles and plastic shopping bags.
China's PET Market Faces a Cost-Demand Imbalance as Feedstock Prices Rise
China's polyester market has entered October under renewed cost pressure, as rising crude oil prices, tighter paraxylene (PX) availability and planned petrochemical maintenance support upstream feedstock prices. However, downstream demand remains cautious, creating a challenging environment for polyester producers, including suppliers of bottle-grade polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin.
South Africa Launches New Anti-Dumping Investigation Against PET Products from Egypt, Oman and Chinese Mainland
On September 18, 2026, the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC), acting on behalf of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), formally launched a new anti-dumping investigation on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin originating in or imported from Egypt, Oman and the Chinese mainland.
Philippines Tightens Enforcement on Plastic Packaging Recovery Compliance
Philippine environmental regulators have ramped up oversight of the country's plastic packaging recovery rules, issuing 155 official inquiry letters to businesses suspected of falling short of national Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations.
ASEAN Unveils New Guidelines to Standardize Regional Plastic Packaging Rules
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has formally launched a new guiding manual to unify plastic packaging and labelling standards across its member states, aiming to streamline fragmented national regulations and advance sustainable packaging practices throughout the region. Released in June 2026, the guidance document offers a unified developmental framework for national authorities to formulate consistent technical specifications for plastic packaging products.
Monaco Introduces Restrictions on Single-Use Plastic Containers for Ready-to-Eat Foods
The Principality of Monaco has introduced new restrictions on certain single-use plastic containers used for ready-to-eat foods, adding to a series of measures aimed at reducing disposable plastic waste.
South Korea Proposes Raising Mandatory Recycled PET Content to 15% from 2027
South Korea is proposing to increase the mandatory use of recycled plastic materials in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles from 10% in 2026 to 15% from 2027, as part of its efforts to expand the use of recycled materials and support a circular economy.
New Research Highlights Gaps in Food Contact Chemical Safety Assessment
A recently published peer-reviewed study has drawn attention to a broader challenge in the safety assessment of chemicals used in food contact materials (FCMs): the large amount of chemical information that remains incomplete or unavailable.
Middle East Tensions Escalate, PET Bottle-Grade Supply Tightens: Costs, Logistics and Seasonal Procurement Shape the Q4 Market
Renewed tensions in the Middle East are adding volatility to global energy and transportation markets, while polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle-grade producers in China are undergoing a significant round of production adjustments. At the same time, seasonal procurement in overseas markets and continued uncertainty around shipping routes are becoming increasingly relevant to purchasing and inventory planning.
Chemical Recycling Faces Cost Challenges as the PET Industry Explores New Circular Pathways
The economic viability of chemical recycling remains a key challenge for the plastics industry, according to a recent assessment by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC).
PET Waste Upcycling: Researchers Explore Turning PET-Derived Carbon into Food Ingredients
Researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU) are exploring a highly unconventional approach to PET waste upcycling: converting polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and agricultural waste into ingredients for an experimental food product called µBites.
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