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Is encoding 7 or 07 correct? Can the code be entered in the symbol represented by three arrows in the shape of a triangle?
Polymers other than those specified in Decision 129/97/EC have all been identified with the code “7”.
Over the years, the identification of packaging material – not a legal requirement before ...
Last modified on 19/11/2021
In the case of multilayer plastic packaging with code 7, is it necessary to specify the plastics of which the packaging is made?
Multilayer packaging structurally composed of two or more polymers are identified with the code “7” since Decision 129/97/EC also in this case does not provide for specific codes for these ...
Last modified on 19/11/2021
Should packaging consisting of PET 12 my, nylon 20 my and LDPE 90 my with the coding >PE+PA+PET<7 be collected in the separate collection for plastic packaging?
A pack made in this way is a multilayer plastic packaging, and must be collected in the plastic collection. It should be noted that all packaging can be disposed of ...
Last modified on 19/11/2021
Is the trash can symbol mandatory in other European countries?
The pictogram of the little man with the basket is an invitation not to dispose of the packaging in the environment. Its design has not been laid down by law, ...
Last modified on 19/11/2021
Is it possible to replace the wording “tube” with the icon of the tube?
The standard requires all packaging to be suitably and adequately labeled. This means that the label can be presented in the form and in the ways that the company deems ...
Last modified on 19/11/2021
Is it correct to say that the corks of wine bottles are not manually separable components while those of sparkling wine are?
No. The corks of wine and sparkling wine bottles are both considered to be manually separable since they must necessarily be separated by the user to consume the product and ...
Last modified on 19/11/2021
Can the word “metals” be used in place of steel and aluminum?
The text of the law explicitly indicates that all packaging (B2B and B2C) bears the identification of the materials by decision 129/97 / EC. Packaging intended for final consumers must ...
Last modified on 19/11/2021
Is adhesive tape considered packaging?
The adhesive tape, if sold to the final consumer, is not considered packaging (the core of the adhesive tape is always packaging instead). In that case, therefore, environmental labeling must ...
Last modified on 19/11/2021
Up to which packaging should the environmental label be affixed? Should it be envisaged only for primary and secondary, or should it also be applied to tertiary (transport) packaging?
Pursuant to the legislative decree of 3 September 2020, all packaging (primary, secondary and tertiary) released for consumption in Italy is subject to the obligation of environmental labeling. Packaging intended ...
Last modified on 19/11/2021
How are secondary and tertiary packaging labeled? Is it up to the producer or whoever places them on the market?
Pursuant to the legislative decree of 3 September 2020, all packaging (primary, secondary and tertiary) released for consumption in Italy is subject to the obligation of environmental labeling.
Packaging intended ...
Last modified on 19/11/2021