HOW DO PACKAGING AND RECYCLING LAWS AFFECT U.S. EXPORTERS?
Packaging and recycling laws in other countries have been growing in importance for U.S exporters and can affect their ability to sell abroad. Many countries, particularly the members of the European Union (EU), have passed packaging and recycling laws in the past ten years. These laws are meant to make packaging materials environmentally friendly. U.S. exporters need to ensure that their packaging materials are compliant with their importer’s domestic regulations.
