Packaging, Gava: “EU regulation proposal inadmissible, virtuous sector of the Italian economy at risk”

Summary

Title: Italy Rejects EU’s Packaging Regulation Proposal

The Italian Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security has expressed strong opposition to the European Union’s (EU) proposed regulation on packaging. The Ministry is convinced that the proposal is unfavourable and may undermine Italy’s established model for managing packaging waste, which is considered a benchmark within the EU.

Italy has been actively engaged in promoting the circular economy and has investments worth 2.1 billion euros planned for the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) to enhance the country’s waste management capacity and modernize recycling facilities. The Ministry argues that any ambitious approach to the regulation should avoid arbitrary settings that could compromise the success of Italy’s virtuous packaging sector.

The statement was made by Vannia Gava, the Italian Undersecretary for Environment and Energy Security, during a voting session in the EU’s Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee (ENVI). The Ministry emphasized the importance of considering Italy’s unique situation and expertise in managing packaging waste, which sets an example for other EU member states.

Key points:

Italy opposes the EU’s proposed regulation on packaging
Italy has a well-established model for managing packaging waste, considered a benchmark within the EU
The country has invested heavily in the circular economy and plans to enhance its waste management capacity
The Ministry warns against arbitrary settings that could compromise the success of Italy’s virtuous packaging sector
* The opposition is expressed by Vannia Gava, the Italian Undersecretary for Environment and Energy Security, during a voting session in the EU’s ENVI Committee.

Please note that I don’t have any additional information on the specific regulation proposal or the ENVI Committee’s voting outcome.