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Why were stakeholders informed by email, rather than by public announcement, that the proposed phase-out of PVC, polystyrene and PVdC in food and beverage packaging would not proceed?

Answered Question 38998 (2026)
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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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  • Why were stakeholders informed by email, rather than by public announcement, that the proposed phase-out of PVC, polystyrene and PVdC in food and beverage packaging would not proceed?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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The proposal has not been considered by Cabinet and no substantive policy decisions were made. The Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport provided stakeholders with an update via an official email, which was focused on providing information regarding the timing of Cabinet consideration for the proposed policy.