Coca-Cola, Nestlé and Danone to Change Labeling on Plastic Bottle Recycling
22.10.2026, 13:01·
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The European Commission announced that three major food and beverage producers — Coca-Cola, Nestlé and Danone — have agreed to change their labeling and advertising claims regarding the recyclability of their plastic bottles. This decision resulted from dialogue between the companies, the European Commission, and the Consumer Protection Cooperation network (CPC).
Regulators had previously expressed concern that the wording on packaging could mislead consumers about the actual recyclability of the containers. Under the agreements reached, the companies committed to revise the environmental claims they use so that they more accurately reflect the actual situation with plastic recycling.
The European Commission welcomed the companies' willingness to cooperate and respond promptly to identified issues. This decision fits into the EU's broader policy to combat misleading environmental claims ("greenwashing") and strengthen consumer confidence in product labeling.
The changes are expected to affect product packaging sold in the European Union and will help increase transparency of information about plastic recycling for end consumers.
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