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What to do in the case of manually non-separable labels affixed directly to products (such as brooms, buckets,…)?
In the case of a label that is not manually separable from a product, where possible, only the material identification coding as per Decision 129/97/EC may be affixed to the ...
Last modified on 04/10/2023
What packaging can be marketed after 1/1/2023?
On 28 February 2022, the law of 25 February 2022 n. 15 of conversion of the decree law 30 December 2021 n. 228 (so-called Milleproroghe).
The art. 11 of the ...
Last modified on 01/03/2022
Which items are not packaging and therefore are not subject to the obligation of environmental labeling?
Some of the items that are not packaging are:
StrawsCases for playing cardsPencils (both for writing / drawing and for make-up)Caps of pens / pencilsSticks for home fragrancesMetal seal attached ...
Last modified on 04/10/2023
Are the alpha-numeric codes for packaging made of virgin raw material the same also for packaging with second raw material (recycled material)?
The identification codes of the material pursuant to Decision 129/97 / EC are the same both for packaging made of virgin raw material and for packaging made of recycled material ...
Last modified on 24/11/2021
If the alpha-numeric coding is already affixed to the packaging, can it not also be shown on the label?
The environmental labeling can be affixed / printed / imprinted directly on the packaging, or on a support if it is provided in the packaging system (eg label).
It is ...
Last modified on 24/11/2021
In the case of polymers other than those specified in the decision, should the number “7” be indicated before or after the abbreviation of the polymer?
While for the other codifications the Decision 129/97 / EC reports first the abbreviation and then the number, in the case of polymers other than those specified by the Decision ...
Last modified on 24/11/2021
How are painted glass packaging identified?
In the case of painted glass packaging, the identification code relating to the color of the untreated glass is envisaged, according to the relative Annex VI which provides for identification ...
Last modified on 24/11/2021
Can a small packaging made entirely of wood be placed in the organic (e.g. ice cream sticks, skewers)?
Packaging consisting of wood only can be collected with organic waste.
In the case of bulky wooden packaging that cannot be disposed of in the separate collection for organic waste, ...
Last modified on 24/11/2021
What is meant by “tin” in Annex VII of Decision 129/97 / EC?
In the annexes of Decision 129/97 / EC the identification codes of the packaging materials (steel, aluminum, paper, wood, plastic, glass, compounds and textiles) are specified, and in particular in ...
Last modified on 24/11/2021
How to label packaging made from linear low density polyethylene?
Linear low density polyethylene packaging is identified with the same coding as low density polyethylene, i.e. LDPE 4 according to Decision 129/97 / EC. ...
Last modified on 24/11/2021