South Korea South Korea proposes ban on hard-to-separate PET-metal packaging

Measure aims to safeguard the quality of food-grade recycled PET

South Korea proposes ban on hard-to-separate PET-metal packaging

On August 10, 2026, South Korea's Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) published a preliminary administrative notice of a draft amendment to the Regulation on Standards for Product Packaging Materials and Packaging Methods under the Act on the Promotion of Saving and Recycling of Resources (hereinafter “Resources Recycling Act”), inviting public comments on the proposal.

Author / Responsibility

AOKI Kenji

Senior Consultant, EnviX Ltd.
General Director, E&H Consulting Co., Ltd.

Business Performance

Expertise in EHS (environment, health and safety) consulting in ASEAN region.
- Environmental regulations updating
- Chemical regulations consulting

Background

MSc in Earth Science, The University of Tokyo

AOKI Kenji