Dublin, November 28, 2024 - The Irish government announced the implementation of a green procurement policy for pharmaceutical packaging, requiring all government-run hospitals and medical institutions to only purchase pharmaceutical products with environmentally friendly packaging. The policy covers biodegradable packaging, recyclable packaging, and low-carbon packaging.

Enterprises that provide qualified green packaging products will be included in the government's preferred procurement list and enjoy price preference. The policy is expected to drive the transformation of Ireland's pharmaceutical packaging industry to green and low-carbon development.