M/028 - Packaging and packaging waste
Mandate to CEN and CENELEC for a programme in the field of packaging and packaging waste
Mandate M/028 authorizes CEN and CENELEC to develop a programme addressing packaging and packaging waste. The mandate aims to establish European standards to support harmonized approaches for the design, production, and management of packaging materials with a focus on reducing environmental impact. This initiative seeks to promote sustainable packaging solutions and improve waste management practices across the EU. The decision follows resolution CEN/BT 140/1994 and involves the approval or disapproval of the mandate to ensure alignment with EU environmental policies and regulatory frameworks.
Purpose
This mandate, referenced as M/028, tasks the European standardisation organisations CEN and CENELEC with developing a programme related to packaging and packaging waste. The overall aim is to support the European Union’s objectives in managing packaging materials and minimizing packaging waste through harmonised standards.
Standardisation request
The mandate requests CEN (European Committee for Standardization) and CENELEC (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization) to coordinate a programme that addresses various aspects of packaging and packaging waste. This programme is expected to cover standards that facilitate compliance with EU legislation and promote environmentally responsible packaging solutions.
Expected deliverables
While the exact deliverables are not detailed in the metadata, typical outputs under such mandates include:
- Harmonised European standards for packaging materials and design
- Standards for the reusability, recyclability, and recoverability of packaging
- Requirements and test methods to assess packaging waste reduction
- Documentation enabling manufacturers and stakeholders to meet EU packaging directives
Context
The mandate M/028 was approved by the CEN Board of Directors as referenced in resolution CEN/BT 140/1994. It aligns with EU policies targeting the reduction of environmental impact from packaging waste. Standardisation under this mandate is essential to facilitate a circular economy for packaging and to ensure that packaging complies with EU waste management directives and regulations.
This mandate covers the development of standards related to packaging and packaging waste, focusing on improving environmental performance, waste reduction, and recycling within the packaging sector. It aims to support harmonized approaches for packaging design, testing, and waste management across the EU.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/028 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Mandate to CEN and CENELEC for a programme in the field of packaging and packaging waste". Mandate to CEN and CENELEC for a programme in the field of packaging and packaging waste There are 0 standards developed under this mandate.
Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.