Starting from 1 January 2023, new environmental labeling will be obligatory in Italy. Let’s overview it in detail.

As a sustainability indicator, packaging with an environmental label will be made available in Italy starting on January 1st, 2023.

In essence, this project seeks to inform consumers on the composition of packaging in a clear and intelligible manner. Such uniqueness encourages thoughtful decisions and increased awareness of how our purchases affect the environment.

Environmental labeling evaluation standards

In Europe, packaging is subject to environmental labeling based on an evaluation system that takes into account several packaging characteristics. Initially, it begins with the effects on the environment throughout manufacture, transportation, usage, and disposal. The ultimate objective is to make it simple for customers to compare offers and select the best ones.

No of the material it is made of, environmental labeling will be required for every packaging sold in Italy. As a result, we can discover the ecological label on packaging made of materials like cardboard, plastic, metal, and glass.

Information that should appear on environmental labels

The details that need to be on the packaging’s ecological label are listed below.

Packaging ID: The name or logo of the manufacturer or distributor, the name of the packaged commodity, and the packaging’s unique identification number.

Advice on how to dispose of packing properly: details on whether packaging can be recycled or disposed of as unsorted waste.

An affirmation that the packaging assessment conforms with the requirements of the Decree on Environmental Packaging Labeling is known as a statement of conformity.

This information should be presented in an easily readable manner, but there is no set priority order. Also, the label needs to be written in straightforward, non-technical language that is simple to understand. Therefore, we urge you to follow the industry-referenced producing sector’s conventions. Buyers must be able to quickly and effectively compare labels.

Specifically in France
The “Grenelle II” law, also known as Law No. 2010-788 of July 12, 2010, governs the environmental labeling, presentation, and promotion of goods and services in France.

Transparency, comparability, and objectivity are the three guiding principles for environmental labeling in France. For consumers to evaluate products simply and select those that are more considerate of the ecosystem, producers must provide clear and comprehensive information on the environmental effect of their goods and services. Furthermore, the labeling standards must be unbiased and supported by credible scientific evidence.

penalties for people who violate legal requirements
The consequences for violating the packaging’s environmental labeling requirements depend on the type of infraction committed and the controlling legislative order.

The following sanctions are generally established for those who violate the environmental labeling responsibilities set forth by Legislative Decree No. 49/2014, which adopted European Regulation No. 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste:

Penalties include fines that can range from 500 to 2,000 euros for minor infractions.

The maker or distributor of the packaging may be prohibited from putting the non-compliant packaging on the market for the most serious infractions.

Seizure: In cases of serious violations, non-compliant packaging may be taken into custody.