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Asia Packaging Labelling Comparison Guide
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In Asia, packaging labelling requirements form an increasingly important part of environmental and packaging waste management policy.
Guide Overview
Countries across the Asia region have introduced requirements for environmental labelling, including mandatory sorting instructions, material identification codes, and the use of regulated or voluntary ecolabels.
This guide outlines the current environmental labelling frameworks for packaging and packaging materials across key Asian markets. It provides insight into mandatory and voluntary systems, label design specifications, implementation deadlines, and links to relevant national standards – helping producers, importers, and brand owners achieve compliant, transparent, and sustainable packaging communication.
This Guide Covers
It summarizes key packaging labelling requirements in:
- China
- Hong Kong
- India
- Japan
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Vietnam
Authors
Conor O’Donoghue,
Regulatory Specialist
Conor is a Regulatory Compliance Specialist in the Global Regulatory Compliance Team within Compliance & Risks. He supports clients with their compliance obligations in relation to Packaging, RoHS and Anti-Bribery and Corruption.
Conor holds a Bachelors of Law and an LL.M. in Environmental and Natural Resources Law.
Fernanda Paro,
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Fernanda is a Regulatory Compliance Specialist within the Global Regulatory Compliance Team, serving as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Medical Devices.
She specializes in monitoring and analyzing regulatory updates across various Latin American countries. Fernanda holds a Master’s Degree in International Trade Law with a focus on Medical Devices, Data Protection, and Cybersecurity.
As a qualified lawyer registered in both Brazil and Portugal, she brings extensive expertise in navigating complex regulatory landscapes to ensure compliance and strategic alignment.
Freida Wüschner Gubbins,
Senior Global Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Freida is a Senior Global Regulatory Compliance Specialist at Compliance & Risks, with over ten years of experience in regulatory analysis within the electronics and textile industries. Since joining in 2014, she has gained extensive experience in global regulations for Packaging, Single-use plastics, and the Transport of Dangerous Goods.
Freida has a MSc in Environmental, Health and Safety Management and a BA in European Studies and German.
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