South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) launched a public consultation on September 7, 2026 on a proposed partial amendment (Notice No. 2026-835) to the Public Notice on the Mandatory Use of Recycled Plastic Materials. The draft proposes to increase the mandatory recycled-material content for PET bottles used for bottled water and non-alcoholic beverages from the current 10% to 15%, effective 1 January 2027. By mandating a 15% recycled material usage
