Large Mart 1+1 Repackaging Prohibited... Packaging of Mouse, Earphones Limited to 2 Times

[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] From now on, large supermarkets will be prohibited from repackaging products such as 1+1 deals and bundled packaging. In addition, excessive packaging of portable electronic products weighing 300g or less, including mouse, earphones, and car chargers, among five types of electronic devices, will also be banned.

The Ministry of Environment announced on the 28th that the subordinate regulations of the "Act on the Promotion of Saving and Recycling of Resources," which include these provisions, will be revised and promulgated on the 29th. The revised regulations will apply to products manufactured or imported after July 1.

First, from now on, large-scale stores or stores with an area of 33㎡ or more, or those who manufacture or import products, will not be allowed to repackage products that are already packaged for production, import, or sale. This is expected to improve the unnecessary repackaging cases such as 1+1 promotions and bundling that have been used for product promotion.

For the first time, standards for packaging methods for small and portable electronic products have been established. Among five types of electronic products?car chargers, cables, earphones/headsets, mice, and Bluetooth speakers?portable products weighing 300g or less must comply with packaging space ratio of 35% or less and packaging frequency within two times. According to a survey, 62.6% of small electronic products exceeded the packaging space ratio standard of 35%.

Toys, stationery, quasi-drugs, clothing, and others are also included in the comprehensive product standards to prevent excessive packaging. Comprehensive products refer to products packaged with two or more minimum sales units. Newly added products must comply with packaging space ratio of 25% or less and packaging frequency within two times.

Lee Young-gi, Director of Resource Circulation Policy at the Ministry of Environment, said, "Since the amendment of laws related to product packaging is closely related to the relevant industries, we ask manufacturers and sellers to work together to reduce excessive packaging and promote eco-friendly product packaging." He added, "We will continue to strive to reduce unnecessary waste."

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