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Approval of d2w products in Ireland
Approval of d2w products in Ireland.
About this update from Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc
[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n \nThe information communicated within this announcement is deemed to constitute inside information as stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulations (EU) No. 596/2014. Upon the publication of this announcement, this inside information is considered to be in the public domain.\n \n23 June 2025\nSYMPHONY ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES PLC\n(\"Symphony\", the \"Company\" or the \"Group\")\nAPPROVAL OF D2W OXO-BIODEGRADABLE PLASTIC IN REPUBLIC OF IRELAND\n \nSymphony Environmental Technologies Plc (AIM:SYM) global specialists in technologies that make plastic and rubber products \"smarter, safer and sustainable\", is pleased to announce that it has received approval as follows from the Office of Environmental Enforcement of the Environmental Protection Agency in the Republic of Ireland, a member-state of the European Union:\n\"Following a thorough review of the submitted documentation and relevant scientific studies, we can confirm that d2w products do not contain oxo-degradable or oxo-biodegradable materials as defined by Directive (EU) 2019/904, which prohibits the use of oxo-degradable plastics due to their contribution to microplastic pollution.\nThe d2w technology is classified as oxo-biodegradable, involving both oxidative and microbial degradation processes that result in full biodegradation without leaving toxic residues or persistent microplastics. This distinction is supported by independent studies and aligns with the objectives of the Directive to reduce plastic pollution and promote sustainable alternatives.\nFurthermore, we have reviewed the Commission Notice (2021/C 216/01) published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 7 June 2021, which provides guidelines on the implementation of Directive (EU) 2019/904. The Notice confirms that the Directive applies to all products made from oxo-degradable plastics. Based on the evidence submitted, we are satisfied that d2w products do not fall within this category, as they are designed to undergo full biodegradation without leaving microplastics. Therefore, they are not subject to the restrictions outlined in the Directive or its accompanying guidelines.\nAccordingly, we are satisfied that the materials in question do not fall under the scope of concern for oxo-degradable plastics. We therefore confirm that there is no objection to the distribution of d...