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What is the purpose of the Packaging Waste Regulations?

The Packaging Waste Regulations were first introduced in 1997. The main purpose of the Regulations is to assist Ireland achieve national packaging recovery targets set under EU Directive 94/62/EC as amended by Directives 2004/12/EC and 2013/2/EU.