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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.
China's PET Resin Bottle-Grade Production Expected to Fall Sharply in September
China's bottle-grade polyethylene terephthalate (PET) market is approaching an important supply adjustment in September, with production expected to decline significantly amid changing raw material availability, operating economics and downstream purchasing patterns.
China's PET Bottle-Grade Resin Operating Rates Decline as Maintenance Increases
China's polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle-grade resin market has recently seen a decline in operating rates as a number of producers carry out scheduled maintenance and adjust production.
EU's PPWR Enters Application: What It Means for the Global PET Packaging Industry
The European Union's new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) has entered its general application phase as of August 12, 2026, marking a significant step in the EU's transition toward more sustainable and circular packaging systems.
UK Initiates Safeguard Investigation into Imported Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Products
On August 5, 2026, the UK Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) announced the initiation of a safeguard investigation into increased imports of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) products) entering the UK market.
Crude Oil Prices Retreat, While Cost Pass-Through Across the Polyester Chain Remains Limited
Recent volatility in the international crude oil market has drawn increasing attention across the polyester value chain. Although crude oil prices have retreated from recent highs, the impact on downstream polyester products, including polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin, has been relatively limited, reflecting the resilience of the polyester market amid changing cost conditions.
Geopolitical Developments Continue to Influence Polyester Chain
The global polyester industry continued to be influenced by changes in the energy market and international market conditions in late July 2026. Fluctuations in crude oil prices continued to affect the petrochemical value chain, with market participants closely monitoring raw material costs, logistics conditions, and supply-demand developments.
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