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Packaging Regulation Tracker
Our database of packaging rules worldwide: extended producer responsibility, plastic taxes, bans, recycled-content and reuse targets, labelling and deposit return schemes. Each rule links to its official source and shows when it applies.
By Thomas Müller
Latest source consulted 12 October 2026
Status: Live 79 rules sourced from official texts; 0 re-checked by a second analyst so far. How this tracker works
In short
As of 12 October 2026, Strategic Packaging Insights tracks 79 packaging rules in 25 jurisdictions: 58 in force and 15 adopted but not yet applying. They include 25 EPR schemes, 4 packaging taxes, 17 bans and 6 recycled-content rules. Next deadline: Scotland deposit return scheme start moved to October 2027 (Scotland, United Kingdom) on 1 October 2027.
Key facts
Packaging regulation at a glance
- Packaging EPR in force: United States, Germany, Vietnam, India, United Kingdom, Canada, Kenya, Brazil, Philippines, Colombia, Japan, Chile and South Africa.
- Spain special tax on non-reusable plastic packaging: 0.45 EUR/kg (Spain).
- UK Plastic Packaging Tax: 228.82 GBP/tonne (United Kingdom).
- EU plastic own resource on non-recycled plastic packaging waste: 0.8 EUR/kg (European Union).
- 2 rules take effect in the next 12 months.
- Latest change: California SB 343 recyclability labelling restrictions, California, United States (4 October 2026).
Upcoming compliance deadlines
Rules already adopted whose obligations start on a future date, soonest first.
| Applies from | Rule | Where | Type | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 2027 | Scotland deposit return scheme start moved to October 2027 | Scotland, United Kingdom | Deposit return | Plastic, Metal |
| 1 Oct 2027 | Deposit return scheme for drinks containers (England and Northern Ireland) | England, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom | Deposit return | Plastic, Metal |
| 12 Aug 2028 | PPWR: harmonised material-composition sorting label | European Union | Labelling | All packaging |
| 1 Jan 2029 | PPWR: 90% separate collection of beverage containers (deposit systems) | European Union | Deposit return | Plastic, Metal |
| 1 Jan 2030 | PPWR: all packaging recyclable by 2030 | European Union | Design rule | All packaging |
| 1 Jan 2030 | PPWR: maximum 50% empty space in grouped, transport and e-commerce packaging | European Union | Design rule | All packaging |
| 1 Jan 2030 | PPWR: restrictions on certain single-use plastic packaging formats | European Union | Ban | Single-use plastic |
| 1 Jan 2030 | PPWR: 2030 reuse targets for transport, sales and grouped packaging | European Union | Reuse target | All packaging |
| 1 Jan 2030 | PPWR: 2030 minimum recycled content in plastic packaging | European Union | Recycled content | Plastic |
| 1 Jan 2040 | PPWR: 2040 minimum recycled content in plastic packaging | European Union | Recycled content | Plastic |
Jurisdictions
Open a jurisdiction for every rule in force, the deadlines ahead and the full timeline.
| Jurisdiction | Rules | In force | EPR | Taxes | Bans | Next deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Union | 18 | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | 12 Aug 2028 |
| United States | 13 | 9 | Yes | 0 | 3 | — |
| United Kingdom | 7 | 5 | Yes | 1 | 2 | 1 Oct 2027 |
| Canada | 6 | 6 | Yes | 0 | 2 | — |
| India | 4 | 4 | Yes | 0 | 1 | — |
| China | 3 | 3 | — | 0 | 1 | — |
| France | 3 | 3 | — | 0 | 1 | — |
| Australia | 2 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Colombia | 2 | 2 | Yes | 0 | 1 | — |
| Germany | 2 | 2 | Yes | 0 | 0 | — |
| Japan | 2 | 2 | Yes | 0 | 0 | — |
| Kenya | 2 | 2 | Yes | 0 | 1 | — |
| New Zealand | 2 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | — |
| Spain | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 0 | — |
| Austria | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Brazil | 1 | 1 | Yes | 0 | 0 | — |
| Chile | 1 | 1 | Yes | 0 | 0 | — |
| Indonesia | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ireland | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Philippines | 1 | 1 | Yes | 0 | 0 | — |
| Poland | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Portugal | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| South Africa | 1 | 1 | Yes | 0 | 0 | — |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | — |
| Vietnam | 1 | 1 | Yes | 0 | 0 | — |
All rules
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California SB 343 recyclability labelling restrictions
SPI summary SB 343 limits use of the chasing-arrows symbol and recyclable claims to materials meeting CalRecycle's criteria, for products and packaging made after 4 October 2026. A federal court issued a preliminary injunction on 14 July 2026 blocking enforcement.
From the source “Labeling restrictions established by SB 343 apply to products and packaging manufactured after October 4, 2026”
Materials: All packaging
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Maine Stewardship Program for Packaging (EPR)
SPI summary Maine law 38 M.R.S. §2146 makes packaging producers fund municipal recycling through a stewardship organization. The program rule (Chapter 428) was adopted in December 2024 and amended in March 2026. No stewardship organization is under contract; a 2026 RFP received no proposals, so first payment dates are not set.
From the source “Stewardship Organization RFP-202605094 Announcement: No Proposals Submitted as of Deadline.”
Materials: All packaging
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Germany Packaging Law Implementation Act (VerpackDG) replaces VerpackG
SPI summary The VerpackDG adapts German packaging law to the PPWR and replaces the Packaging Act (VerpackG). Producers selling packaged goods in Germany must register in the LUCID packaging register and finance recycling through system participation.
From the source “Gesetz zur Anpassung des Verpackungsrechts und anderer Rechtsbereiche an die Verordnung (EU) 2025/40”
Materials: All packaging
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Extended Producer Responsibility Scheme for Packaging (No Time to Waste) Bill 2026
SPI summary Bill to establish a mandatory national packaging EPR scheme, referred to the Senate Environment and Communications Legislation Committee on 14 May 2026 with a reporting date of 6 August 2026.
From the source “Date referred: 14 May 2026 … Reporting date: 6 August 2026”
Materials: All packaging
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Portugal deposit and refund system (Volta)
SPI summary Portugal's Volta deposit system for plastic and metal beverage containers up to three litres started in April 2026, with a EUR 0.10 deposit and a transition period until August 2026.
0.1 EUR/container Date field is the government announcement; underlying legal act not cited on the page.
From the source “um depósito de 10 cêntimos por cada unidade devolvida”
Materials: Plastic, Metal
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Decree 110/2026/ND-CP on producer recycling and collection responsibility
SPI summary Decree detailing producers' and importers' recycling and waste-collection responsibilities under Articles 54 and 55 of the Law on Environmental Protection, building on Decree 08/2022/ND-CP as amended by Decree 05/2025/ND-CP. Issued 1 April 2026, effective 25 May 2026.
From the source “Ngày 1/4/2026, Chính phủ ban hành Nghị định 110/2026/NĐ-CP, có hiệu lực từ 25/5/2026.”
Materials: All packaging
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Reuse targets for rigid plastic packaging (PWM Amendment Rules 2026)
SPI summary Brand owners must reuse a minimum share of Category I rigid plastic packaging. Targets for drinking-water containers of 4.9 litres or more rise from 70% in 2025-26 to 85% from 2028-29; other rigid packaging targets range from 10% to 25%.
85 % reuse (drinking-water rigid packaging >=4.9 L/kg, 2028-29 onwards) 0.9-4.9 L/kg: 10/15/20/25%; >=4.9 L/kg drinking water: 70/75/80/85%; >=4.9 L/kg other: 10/10/15/15% (2025-26 to 2028-29+).
From the source “shall have minimum obligation to reuse such packaging as per the table given below”
Materials: Plastic
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (2)
- Changed: unit
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Mandatory recycled content in plastic packaging (PWM Amendment Rules 2026)
SPI summary G.S.R. 237(E) sets category-wise recycled plastic content obligations for producers, importers and brand owners from 2025-26 to 2028-29. Recycled packaging must meet IS 14534:2023; importers meet obligations by buying certificates; unmet 2025-26 food-contact targets may be carried forward for three years.
60 % recycled plastic (Category I, 2028-29 onwards) Category I: 30/40/50/60% for 2025-26 to 2028-29+; Category II: 10/10/20/20%; Category III: 5/5/10/10%. In force on publication in the Gazette.
From the source “The brand owner shall ensure use of recycled plastic in plastic packaging category-wise”
Materials: Plastic
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (2)
- Changed: unit
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Dubai single-use products regulation, final phase
SPI summary Under Executive Council Resolution No. 124 of 2023, aligned with Cabinet Resolution No. 380 of 2022, Dubai bans single-use plastic plates, cutlery, cups and lids from 1 January 2026, after earlier phases covering items such as polystyrene food containers, straws and stirrers.
From the source “Measure aligns with UAE Cabinet Resolution No. (380) of 2022 regulating single-use products nationwide.”
Materials: Plastic, Single-use plastic
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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2025 National Packaging Targets
SPI summary Voluntary national targets set in 2018 for 2025: 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging; 70% of plastic packaging recycled or composted; 50% average recycled content; phase-out of problematic single-use plastic packaging. A Senate committee report records that the targets were not on track to be met.
50 % average recycled content Recycled content target revised from 30% in 2020. Exact 2018 adoption date not in source. Target date passed 31 Dec 2025. Date shown is the target deadline.
From the source “50 per cent average recycled content included in packaging (revised from 30percent in 2020);”
Materials: All packaging
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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PackUK year 2 (2026-27) modulated packaging EPR fees
SPI summary PackUK, the scheme administrator for UK packaging EPR, issued its first notices of liability in October 2025. For the 2026-27 assessment year fees are eco-modulated (green, amber, red by recyclability); illustrative plastic fees are £415, £455 and £545 per tonne. The initial year 2 notice of liability is due by end of November 2026.
455 GBP/tonne Illustrative year 2 plastic fee, amber (base) rate; green £415, red £545. Final year 2 fees to be calculated November 2026. Effective date = start of 2026-27 assessment year.
From the source “| Plastic | 423 | 415 | 455 | 545 |”
Materials: All packaging
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Environmental Omnibus: suspension of PPWR authorised-representative obligation
SPI summary Commission proposal COM(2025) 982 would suspend the PPWR obligation for producers to appoint an authorised representative when selling directly to consumers in other Member States. Parliament's plenary vote was scheduled for 19 October 2026.
From the source “to suspend the obligation for producers to appoint an authorised representative”
Materials: All packaging
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Poland deposit return system
SPI summary Poland's deposit system has run since October 2025, covering plastic bottles up to 3 litres and metal cans up to 1 litre (PLN 0.50) and reusable glass bottles up to 1.5 litres (PLN 1).
0.5 PLN/container PLN 0.50 for plastic bottles and cans; PLN 1 for reusable glass. Official page states start as October 2025 without exact day or legal act. Source gives the month only; the 1st is used as the date.
From the source “System kaucyjny w Polsce działa od października 2025 roku”
Materials: Plastic, Metal, Glass
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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British Columbia packaging and paper product EPR (Recycle BC)
SPI summary Under Schedule 5 of B.C.'s Recycling Regulation, producers of residential packaging and paper products fund a stewardship program run by Recycle BC, operating since 2014. The province approved Recycle BC's latest five-year plan on 17 September 2025.
From the source “I hereby approve the plan submitted on August 19, 2025.”
Materials: All packaging
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Proposed increase of EU plastic own resource to EUR 1/kg from 2028
SPI summary Commission proposal COM(2025) 574 for the 2028-2034 own resources system would raise the call rate on non-recycled plastic packaging waste from EUR 0.80/kg to EUR 1/kg in 2028, then index it to inflation.
1 EUR/kg Proposed rate from 2028, indexed to inflation; requires unanimous Council decision.
From the source “would increase from EUR 0.8/kg to EUR 1/kg in 2028 and would then be indexed to inflation”
Materials: Plastic
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Minnesota Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act
SPI summary Minnesota's 2024 law requires packaging and paper producers to be members of a PRO (Circular Action Alliance, registered February 2025) from 1 July 2025. The first stewardship plan is due 1 October 2028 and producer-funded reimbursement of service costs starts in 2029.
From the source “Producers must be registered members of the PRO.”
Materials: All packaging
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Oregon Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act (SB 582)
SPI summary Producers of packaging, paper products and food serviceware must join an approved producer responsibility organization and pay fees that fund recycling system upgrades. Circular Action Alliance is the approved PRO and could charge member fees from 1 July 2025.
From the source “Oregon's approved PRO CAA was allowed to begin charging fees from member producers on July 1, 2025.”
Materials: Plastic, Paper and board, Metal, Glass
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Scotland deposit return scheme start moved to October 2027
SPI summary The Deposit and Return Scheme for Scotland Amendment Regulations 2025 move the main start of Scotland's scheme from 1 October 2025 to 1 October 2027, aligning with England and Northern Ireland. Registration provisions for retailers and return point operators applied from 1 July 2025.
From the source “for “1 October 2025” substitute “1 October 2027”.”
Materials: Plastic, Metal
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Washington Recycling Reform Act (SB 5284)
SPI summary Producers of packaging and paper products must join and fund a PRO under chapter 70A.208 RCW. Ecology publishes needs assessments by 2027, and after March 2029 non-member producers may not sell covered products in Washington. Statewide curbside service expansion begins in 2030.
From the source “After March 2029, producers who are not members of the PRO cannot sell their products in Washington.”
Materials: Plastic, Paper and board, Metal, Glass
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Maryland packaging and paper products producer responsibility (SB 901)
SPI summary Maryland's 2025 law (Chapter 431) requires producers of packaging and paper products to be covered by a producer responsibility organization. Registration through the PRO starts 1 July 2026 and the first producer responsibility plan is due 1 July 2028.
From the source “Approved by the Governor, May 13, 2025.”
Materials: Plastic, Paper and board, Metal, Glass
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Deposit return scheme for drinks containers (England and Northern Ireland)
SPI summary Regulations set up a deposit return scheme for single-use PET plastic, steel and aluminium drinks containers of 150ml to 3 litres, run by a deposit management organisation. The scheme starts on 1 October 2027. Glass is not included.
From the source “Except as provided in paragraph (3), these Regulations come into force on 1st October 2027.”
Materials: Plastic, Metal
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Quebec modernized selective collection (EPR) system
SPI summary Quebec's regulation modernizing selective collection makes producers of containers, packaging, printed matter and newspapers responsible for managing them through a designated management body. Full deployment was set for 1 January 2025.
From the source “le plein déploiement du système modernisé de collecte sélective est prévu le 1er janvier 2025.”
Materials: All packaging
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Oregon polystyrene foam and PFAS foodware ban (SB 543)
SPI summary From 1 January 2025 Oregon food vendors may not use polystyrene foam containers for prepared food, and businesses may not sell polystyrene foam containers, foam packing peanuts, or foodware containers with intentionally added PFAS.
From the source “No, business may not use or sell prohibited materials after Jan. 1, 2025.”
Materials: Plastic
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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PPWR: packaging waste reduction targets per capita
SPI summary Each Member State must reduce packaging waste per capita compared with 2018 by 5% by 2030, 10% by 2035 and 15% by 2040.
5% 5% by 2030; 10% by 2035; 15% by 2040, versus 2018 per-capita levels.
From the source “(a) by 5% by 2030; (b) by 10% by 2035; (c) 15% by 2040”
Materials: All packaging
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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PPWR: all packaging recyclable by 2030
SPI summary Packaging placed on the EU market must be recyclable in an economically viable way by 2030, assessed under design-for-recycling criteria, with limited exemptions.
From the source “recyclable in an economically viable way by 2030”
Materials: All packaging
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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PPWR: maximum 50% empty space in grouped, transport and e-commerce packaging
SPI summary From 2030, economic operators filling grouped, transport or e-commerce packaging must keep the empty space ratio at or below 50%.
50% Maximum empty space ratio.
From the source “maximum empty space ratio, expressed as a percentage, does not exceed 50%”
Materials: All packaging
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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PPWR: restrictions on certain single-use plastic packaging formats
SPI summary From 1 January 2030 the PPWR bans specified single-use plastic packaging formats, such as plastic packaging for fresh fruit and vegetables under 1.5 kg and packaging for food and drinks consumed on site in cafes and restaurants.
From the source “from 1 January 2030, specific types of single-use plastic packaging will be banned”
Materials: Single-use plastic
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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PPWR: 90% separate collection of beverage containers (deposit systems)
SPI summary By 1 January 2029 Member States must ensure separate collection of at least 90% by weight of single-use plastic and metal beverage containers up to three litres, in principle via deposit return systems.
90% Annual separate collection rate by weight, single-use plastic bottles and metal cans up to 3 litres.
From the source “By 1 January 2029 at the latest, Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure the separate collection of at least 90%, per year, by weight of single-use metal and plastic beverage packaging”
Materials: Plastic, Metal
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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PPWR: 2030 reuse targets for transport, sales and grouped packaging
SPI summary The PPWR sets binding 2030 reuse targets: 40% for transport and sales packaging and 10% for grouped packaging, with indicative 2040 targets.
40% 40% for transport and sales packaging; 10% for grouped packaging.
From the source “binding targets of 40% for transport and sales packaging and 10% for grouped packaging”
Materials: All packaging
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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PPWR: 2040 minimum recycled content in plastic packaging
SPI summary Recycled-content targets for plastic packaging rise in 2040, up to 65% for single-use plastic beverage bottles.
65% 65% figure is for single-use plastic beverage bottles; other categories differ.
From the source “single-use plastic beverage bottles by 2030 and up to 65% by 2040”
Materials: Plastic
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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PPWR: 2030 minimum recycled content in plastic packaging
SPI summary Plastic packaging must contain minimum shares of post-consumer recycled plastic from 2030, including 30% for single-use plastic beverage bottles. Other categories have their own percentages.
30% 30% figure is for single-use plastic beverage bottles. Start is 1 Jan 2030 or 3 years after the implementing act on calculation, whichever is later.
From the source “single-use plastic beverage bottles by 2030 and up to 65% by 2040”
Materials: Plastic
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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PPWR: harmonised material-composition sorting label
SPI summary Packaging placed on the EU market must carry a harmonised label showing its material composition to help consumers sort waste.
From the source “must bear a harmonised label containing information on its material composition”
Materials: All packaging
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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PPWR: PFAS limits in food-contact packaging
SPI summary From 12 August 2026, food-contact packaging may not be placed on the EU market if it contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at or above the limit values set in the PPWR.
From the source “must not be placed on the market if it contains a concentration of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances”
Materials: Plastic, Paper and board, All packaging
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) applies
SPI summary Regulation (EU) 2025/40 sets EU-wide rules on packaging sustainability, labelling, EPR and waste. It entered into force on 11 February 2025 and generally applies from 12 August 2026, replacing Directive 94/62/EC.
From the source “ENTRY INTO FORCE: 11.2.2025. APPLICATION: from 12.8.2026.”
Materials: All packaging
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Stage 3 plastic phase-out (PVC and polystyrene food and drink packaging)
SPI summary The Government removed the 2025 deadline for the third tranche of plastic phase-outs, which covered PVC and polystyrene food and drink packaging. The deadline for home-compostable produce labels was extended to 1 July 2028.
From the source “The Government has removed the 2025 deadline for the third tranche of plastic phase-outs.”
Materials: Plastic
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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UK packaging EPR regulations (pEPR) 2024
SPI summary The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024 require UK packaging producers to register, report packaging data, and, for large producers (turnover £2m+ and over 50 tonnes), pay disposal fees covering local authority household packaging waste costs. A scheme administrator collects and distributes the fees.
From the source “Made 11th December 2024”
Materials: All packaging
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Sustainable Waste Management (EPR) Regulations, 2024
SPI summary Legal Notice 176 of 2024 requires producers of listed products, including plastic, aluminium, composite, paper, glass and carton packaging, to register and operate through compliance schemes; existing producers had six months to apply for registration.
From the source “Commenced on 4 November 2024 … shall apply to the Authority for registration within six months after the commencement of these Regulations”
Materials: All packaging
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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B.C. Single-Use and Plastic Waste Prevention Regulation
SPI summary Since 15 July 2024 businesses in B.C. may not sell or distribute single-use food service ware made of polystyrene foam, PVC, PVDC, biodegradable or oxo-degradable plastic, with some exemptions to 2028 and 2030. The regulation also covers shopping bags and food service accessories.
From the source “As of July 15, 2024 businesses can no longer distribute or sell single-use (disposable) food service ware in B.C. made with certain hard-to-recycle plastics”
Materials: Single-use plastic
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Washington expanded polystyrene foam ban
SPI summary Washington bans sale and distribution of EPS foam packing peanuts and loose fill (from June 2023), and EPS foam food service products such as clamshells, plates, bowls, cups and trays, and portable coolers (from 1 June 2024).
From the source “Beginning June 1, most containers made of expanded polystyrene (EPS) will be illegal to sell or distribute in Washington.”
Materials: Plastic
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Federal Plastics Registry reporting (CEPA s.46 notice)
SPI summary Producers of plastic products, including packaging, must report quantities placed on the Canadian market under a CEPA section 46 notice, starting in September 2025 on 2024 data. Phase 2 and 3 reporting has been postponed and a new notice covering 2027-2029 is planned.
From the source “Reporting for Phases 2 and 3 of the Federal Plastics Registry has been postponed.”
Materials: Plastic
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Austria deposit on single-use beverage containers
SPI summary Since 1 January 2025 Austria charges a EUR 0.25 deposit on single-use plastic and metal beverage containers from 0.1 to 3 litres.
0.25 EUR/container Products filled before 1 April 2025 could be sold without deposit until 31 Dec 2025.
From the source “€ 0,25 je Verpackung”
Materials: Plastic, Metal
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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England ban on single-use plastic plates, cutlery and polystyrene food containers
SPI summary Since 1 October 2023 businesses in England may not supply single-use plastic plates, trays, bowls, cutlery, balloon sticks, or expanded and extruded polystyrene food and drink containers and cups.
From the source “Part 2 prohibits the supply of single-use plastic plates, trays or bowls, balloon sticks and cutlery.”
Materials: Single-use plastic
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Wales Single-use Plastic Products Act 2023
SPI summary Act of the Senedd banning supply of listed single-use plastic products in Wales, including plates, cutlery, straws, and cups and takeaway food containers made of expanded or foamed extruded polystyrene. The first prohibitions came into force on 30 October 2023.
From the source “received Royal Assent on 6 June 2023”
Materials: Single-use plastic
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Germany Single-Use Plastics Fund Act (EWKFondsG)
SPI summary Producers of certain single-use plastic products, such as to-go food containers, cups and lightweight bags, pay an annual levy into a federal fund managed by the Umweltbundesamt via the DIVID platform. Payments began in 2025.
From the source “Wer die Tätigkeit bereits vor dem 1. Januar 2024 aufgenommen hat, muss sich bis zum 31. Dezember 2024 registrieren.”
Materials: Single-use plastic
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Reverse logistics recycling credit certificates (Decree 11.413/2023)
SPI summary Creates the Reverse Logistics Recycling Credit Certificate, the Packaging Structuring and Recycling Certificate and the Future Mass Credit Certificate, used to demonstrate packaging reverse logistics compliance. Later amended by Decree 12.451 of 2025.
From the source “Este Decreto entra em vigor em 14 de abril de 2023.”
Materials: All packaging
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Spain Royal Decree 1055/2022: packaging EPR and reuse targets
SPI summary Royal Decree 1055/2022 extends EPR to all packaging and sets national reuse targets, including 20% reusable commercial and industrial packaging in 2030 and 30% in 2035.
20% 20% in 2030 and 30% in 2035 for commercial and industrial packaging.
From the source “deberá ser del 20 % en 2030 y del 30 % en 2035”
Materials: All packaging
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Plastic phase-outs (stages 1 and 2)
SPI summary Hard-to-recycle and single-use plastic products are banned in stages: the first group from 1 October 2022 and the second group from July 2023, under waste minimisation regulations.
From the source “Guidance on plastic products banned from 1 October 2022 … Guidance on plastic products banned from July 2023”
Materials: Plastic, Single-use plastic
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Extended Producer Responsibility Act of 2022 (RA 11898)
SPI summary Amends the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act to require large enterprises to recover their plastic packaging footprint. Targets rise from 20% by end-2023 to 80% by end-2028 and every year thereafter.
80 % of plastic packaging footprint recovered 20% (2023), 40% (2024), 50% (2025), 60% (2026), 70% (2027), 80% (2028 onward). Effective 15 days after publication; publication date not in source. Lapsed into law without signature.
From the source “December 31, 2028 and every year thereafter – eighty percent (80%).”
Materials: Plastic
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (2)
- Changed: unit
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Gradual ban on single-use plastic products (Law 2232 of 2022)
SPI summary Prohibits placing listed single-use plastic products on the market in two phases: items such as checkout bags, straws and stirrers two years after entry into force, and remaining listed items after eight years.
From the source “La prohibición de los numerales 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 y 11 se aplicará al término de los dos años contados a partir de la entrada en vigencia de la presente ley.”
Materials: Plastic, Single-use plastic
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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California EPS food service ware sales restriction (SB 54)
SPI summary Under SB 54, expanded polystyrene food service ware may not be sold or distributed in California unless EPS meets a 25% recycling rate. The rate was not met, so restrictions apply statewide from 1 January 2025.
25% Required EPS recycling rate as of 1 Jan 2025; required rates increase in later years.
From the source “Statewide sales and distribution restrictions are in place as of January 1, 2025.”
Materials: Plastic
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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California SB 54 packaging EPR and permanent regulations
SPI summary SB 54 requires producers of single-use packaging and plastic food service ware to join a PRO (Circular Action Alliance) and meet 2032 source reduction, recycling and recyclability goals. Permanent regulations were approved on 1 May 2026, and registration requirements applied by 1 June 2026.
From the source “on May 1, 2026, the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) approved the permanent regulations”
Materials: Plastic, Paper and board, Metal, Glass
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations (SOR/2022-138)
SPI summary Bans manufacture, import and sale of plastic checkout bags, cutlery, certain foodservice ware, ring carriers, stir sticks and straws, with sale bans from December 2023 and export bans from 20 December 2025. The Federal Court of Appeal upheld the underlying toxic listing on 30 January 2026; a Supreme Court leave application is pending.
From the source “The Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations remain in force.”
Materials: Single-use plastic
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Colorado Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling (HB22-1355)
SPI summary Producers of packaging and paper products must participate in the program run by Circular Action Alliance, whose plan was approved in December 2025. Producers had to pay dues on covered materials from January 2026, and since July 2025 non-participating producers may not sell covered products in Colorado.
From the source “Producers must pay producer responsibility dues on 'covered materials' to the program in January 2026”
Materials: Plastic, Paper and board, Metal, Glass
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Spain special tax on non-reusable plastic packaging
SPI summary Spain taxes non-reusable plastic packaging at EUR 0.45 per kg of non-recycled plastic, under Title VII of Law 7/2022 on waste and contaminated soils, applying since 1 January 2023.
0.45 EUR/kg Applies to the non-recycled plastic content.
From the source “El tipo impositivo es de 0,45 euros por kilogramo.”
Materials: Plastic
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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UK Plastic Packaging Tax
SPI summary Tax on plastic packaging components manufactured in or imported into the UK that contain less than 30% recycled plastic. The tax began on 1 April 2022 at £200 per tonne and is uprated each April; the rate from 1 April 2026 is £228.82 per tonne.
228.82 GBP/tonne Rate from 1 April 2026 (was £223.69 from 1 April 2025). Applies below a 30% recycled-content threshold. Enactment date (Finance Act 2021) not checked on source page. Date shown is the start date the source gives.
From the source “The new rate for Plastic Packaging Tax from 1 April 2026 is £228.82 per tonne.”
Materials: Plastic
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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EPR Guidelines for plastic packaging (PWM Rules Schedule II)
SPI summary Guidelines on Extended Producer Responsibility for plastic packaging were notified as Schedule II of the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 by the fourth amendment of 2022. Producers, importers and brand owners register and file returns on CPCB's centralised EPR portal (eprplastic.cpcb.gov.in).
From the source “in its fourth amendment to the Plastic Waste Management Rules, dated February 16, 2022 … CPCB has developed the Centralized EPR Portal for Plastic Packaging https://eprplastic.cpcb.gov.in”
Materials: Plastic
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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New Jersey Recycled Content Law (P.L.2021, c.391)
SPI summary Sets minimum postconsumer recycled content for plastic beverage containers, rigid plastic containers, paper and plastic carryout bags and plastic trash bags, rising in steps from 2024. Plastic beverage containers need 15% from 2024 and 20% from 2027, reaching 50% in 2044.
15% Plastic beverage containers, 2024 level; 20% in 2027. Rigid plastic containers 10% (2024) rising to 50% (2036).
From the source “On January 18, 2022, Governor Phil Murphy signed P.L. 2021, c. 391 (N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.135 et seq.)”
Materials: Plastic, Paper and board
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Ireland Deposit Return Scheme (Re-turn)
SPI summary Ireland's deposit return scheme for plastic drinks bottles and aluminium cans started on 1 February 2024, with 15 cent on 150-500 ml containers and 25 cent on 500 ml to 3 litres.
0.15 EUR/container EUR 0.15 for 150-500 ml; EUR 0.25 for over 500 ml to 3 litres. Legal basis S.I. No. 599/2021.
From the source “From today, 1 February 2024”
Materials: Plastic, Metal
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Ban on identified single-use plastic items
SPI summary Manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of listed single-use plastic items, including plates, cups, cutlery, straws, stirrers, ear buds with plastic sticks and wrapping film around sweet boxes and cigarette packets, prohibited from 1 July 2022. Plastic carry bags must be at least 120 microns from 31 December 2022.
120 microns (minimum carry bag thickness) 75 microns from 30 Sep 2021; 120 microns from 31 Dec 2022.
From the source “including polystyrene and expanded polystyrene, commodities shall be prohibited with effect from the 1st July, 2022”
Materials: Plastic, Single-use plastic
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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GB 23350-2021 restriction of excessive packaging (food and cosmetics)
SPI summary Mandatory national standard limiting excessive packaging of food and cosmetics. Grain products may have at most three packaging layers and other products four; void ratios are capped by net content; packaging cost excluding the direct-contact layer may not exceed 20% of sales price.
20 % of sales price (max packaging cost) Void ratio caps range from 85% (50 mL/g).
From the source “2021-08-10发布 2023-09-01实施 … 控制除直接与内装物接触的包装之外所有包装的成本不超过产品销售价格的 20%。”
Materials: All packaging
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Plastic Resource Circulation Act
SPI summary Act on Promotion of Resource Circulation for Plastics covers plastics across their life cycle, including rationalising the use of specified single-use plastic products provided by businesses. Promulgated 11 June 2021 and applied from 1 April 2022.
From the source “令和３年６月11日に公布 … 令和４年４月１日に施行”
Materials: Plastic
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Ontario Blue Box Regulation (O. Reg. 391/21) full producer responsibility
SPI summary Producers of packaging and paper products became fully responsible for Ontario's Blue Box program on 1 January 2026 after a 2023-2025 transition. September 2025 amendments set best-efforts obligations for 2026-2027 and allow up to 15% of requirements via energy-from-waste.
From the source “As of January 1, 2026, Ontario's Blue Box Program has completed the transition to full producer responsibility.”
Materials: Plastic, Paper and board, Metal, Glass
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Packaging collection and recovery targets under Ley REP (DS 12/2020)
SPI summary Supreme Decree 12 sets collection and recovery targets for household and non-household packaging under the Extended Producer Responsibility Law 20.920. It was published on 16 March 2021 and the packaging targets apply from 16 September 2023.
From the source “Las metas REP de Envases y Embalajes comienzan a regir a partir del 16 de Septiembre de 2023.”
Materials: All packaging
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Administrative Measures for Postal and Express Packaging
SPI summary Ministry of Transport Order No. 1 of 2021 regulates packaging of mail and express parcels. Delivery firms must pack according to item nature, size and weight, prevent excessive packaging, limit tape, and minimise packaging layers, void space and fillers.
From the source “本办法自2021年3月12日起施行。”
Materials: All packaging
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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EU plastic own resource on non-recycled plastic packaging waste
SPI summary Member States pay a contribution to the EU budget of EUR 0.80 per kg of plastic packaging waste that is not recycled, with lump-sum reductions for some countries.
0.8 EUR/kg Paid by Member States to the EU budget, not directly by companies.
From the source “The uniform call rate shall be EUR 0,80 per kilogram.”
Materials: Plastic
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Extended Producer Responsibility Regulations and paper and packaging scheme
SPI summary EPR Regulations (GN 1184) and the EPR scheme for paper, packaging and some single-use products (GN 1187) were published on 5 November 2020; implementation was postponed to 5 May 2021.
From the source “has postponed the implementation of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Regulations to 5 May 2021”
Materials: All packaging
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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California minimum recycled content for plastic beverage containers (AB 793)
SPI summary Plastic beverage containers subject to California's redemption value must contain postconsumer recycled plastic: 15% from 2022, 25% from 1 January 2025, and 50% from 1 January 2030. Shortfalls are penalised at $0.20 per pound.
25% Current requirement from 1 Jan 2025; rises to 50% on 1 Jan 2030.
From the source “25% on January 1, 2025”
Materials: Plastic
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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France Triman logo and Info-tri sorting label
SPI summary The AGEC law requires the Triman logo with Info-tri sorting instructions on household packaging and other EPR products, rolled out since summer 2022. The PPWR harmonised label is due to replace national labels from August 2028.
From the source “se déploie progressivement depuis l'été 2022”
Materials: All packaging
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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France AGEC: bans on disposable straws, cutlery and other single-use items
SPI summary Under the AGEC law, disposable straws, cutlery, stirrers and takeaway cup lids were banned from 1 January 2021, followed by further bans in 2022 and 2023, including disposable tableware for dine-in fast food.
From the source “Au 1er janvier, interdiction des pailles, couverts jetables, touillettes, couvercles des gobelets à emporter,”
Materials: Single-use plastic
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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France AGEC law: end of single-use plastic packaging by 2040
SPI summary The anti-waste and circular economy law (AGEC) sets the goal of ending the placing on the market of single-use plastic packaging by 2040, implemented through five-year 3R decrees (first: 20% reduction by end-2025).
From the source “fixe comme objectif d'atteindre la fin de la mise sur le marché d'emballages en plastique à usage unique d'ici à 2040.”
Materials: Single-use plastic
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Opinions on Further Strengthening Plastic Pollution Control (NDRC/MEE 2020 No. 80)
SPI summary Phased restrictions on non-degradable plastic bags, straws and express packaging. Non-degradable plastic straws banned in food service nationwide by end-2020; postal and express outlets nationwide must stop using non-degradable plastic bags, tape and woven bags by end-2025.
From the source “到2025年底，全国范围邮政快递网点禁止使用不可降解的塑料包装袋、塑料胶带、一次性塑料编织袋等。”
Materials: Plastic, Single-use plastic
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Roadmap for Waste Reduction by Producers (MoEF Regulation 75/2019)
SPI summary Ministerial regulation requiring producers to prepare and implement waste reduction roadmaps, with provisions on incentives, disincentives and financing.
From the source “Tanggal Penetapan: 18 Oktober 2019; Tanggal Pengundangan: 05 Desember 2019; Status: Berlaku”
Materials: All packaging
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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SUP Directive: recycled content in plastic beverage bottles
SPI summary PET beverage bottles must contain at least 25% recycled plastic from 2025, and all single-use plastic beverage bottles at least 30% from 2030, calculated as a national average.
25% 25% for PET bottles from 2025; 30% for all beverage bottles from 2030 (Member State average).
From the source “from 2030, beverage bottles listed in Part F of the Annex contain at least 30 % recycled plastic, calculated as an average”
Materials: Plastic
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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SUP Directive: tethered caps on plastic beverage containers
SPI summary Since 3 July 2024, single-use beverage containers up to three litres with plastic caps or lids may only be placed on the market if the caps and lids remain attached during intended use.
From the source “may be placed on the market only if the caps and lids remain attached to the containers”
Materials: Single-use plastic
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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SUP Directive: ban on single-use plastic cutlery, plates, straws and EPS containers
SPI summary Since 3 July 2021 Member States must ban placing on the market single-use plastic cutlery, plates, straws, stirrers, balloon sticks, cotton buds, expanded polystyrene food and drink containers and cups, and oxo-degradable plastic products.
From the source “However, the Member States shall apply the measures necessary to comply with: Article 5 from 3 July 2021”
Materials: Single-use plastic
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Packaging EPR (Resolution 1407 of 2018)
SPI summary Producers must meet recovery (aprovechamiento) targets for packaging waste through individual or collective management plans, with national coverage expansion from 2022. Later modified, including by Resolution 803 of 2024.
From the source “Los productores deberán cumplir la meta de aprovechamiento de residuos de envases y empaques”
Materials: All packaging
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Ban on plastic carrier bags and flat bags
SPI summary Use, manufacture and importation of plastic carrier bags and flat bags for commercial and household packaging is banned, with conditional exemptions for primary industrial packaging.
From the source “This Ban on Plastic Bags comes into effect on the 28th August 2017.”
Materials: Plastic
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Containers and Packaging Recycling Act
SPI summary Businesses that use, make or import containers and packaging are obliged to recycle them. Glass bottles, PET bottles, paper containers and packaging, and plastic containers and packaging are covered. Enacted June 1995, fully implemented from April 1997, amended in 2006.
From the source “平成７年６月に制定 … 平成９年４月から本格施行”
Materials: Plastic, Paper and board, Glass
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive 94/62/EC repealed
SPI summary The 1994 Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive was generally repealed on 12 August 2026, when the PPWR began to apply.
From the source “was generally repealed on 12 August 2026”
Materials: All packaging
Source consulted 12 Oct 2026 · History (1)
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About this tracker
- Purpose
- To show packaging teams which rules on packaging and packaging waste apply where, from when, and at what rate, with the official text one click away.
- Coverage
- 79 rules in 25 jurisdictions: extended producer responsibility, packaging taxes, bans, recycled-content and reuse targets, labelling, deposit return, design and reporting rules. Coverage is growing and is not complete for any jurisdiction.
- Data sources
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- Methodology
- An analyst finds the rule in its source, records the facts (authority, dates, rate, materials) and copies a short quote. The SPI summary and SPI note are our reading of the source and are labelled. A second analyst can then re-check the rule against the source; it is then marked Verified. Any later change to the facts sends it back to Sourced and is logged in its history.
- Limitations
- Not legal advice. 0 of 79 rules have had a second check so far. Rates and dates can change after the date a source was consulted, and secondary legislation, guidance and local rules may not be listed. Always rely on the official text.
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Questions
Which countries have packaging EPR?
Among the jurisdictions we track, packaging EPR is in force in United States, Germany, Vietnam, India, United Kingdom, Canada, Kenya, Brazil, Philippines, Colombia, Japan, Chile and South Africa. Each jurisdiction page lists the scheme, the authority and the dates.
Which countries tax plastic packaging?
Packaging taxes in force among tracked jurisdictions: Spain special tax on non-reusable plastic packaging (Spain, 0.45 EUR/kg), UK Plastic Packaging Tax (United Kingdom, 228.82 GBP/tonne) and EU plastic own resource on non-recycled plastic packaging waste (European Union, 0.8 EUR/kg).
What are the next packaging compliance deadlines?
Scotland deposit return scheme start moved to October 2027, Scotland, United Kingdom (1 October 2027), Deposit return scheme for drinks containers (England and Northern Ireland), England, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (1 October 2027), PPWR: harmonised material-composition sorting label, European Union (12 August 2028), PPWR: 90% separate collection of beverage containers (deposit systems), European Union (1 January 2029) and PPWR: all packaging recyclable by 2030, European Union (1 January 2030).
What are the rows in this tracker based on?
Each rule links to the source it was taken from, usually the legal text in an official journal or gazette or the page of the ministry, regulator or agency that runs it, with a short quote from that source. No rule has been re-checked by a second analyst yet, so every rule is marked Sourced. Rules that pass a second check will be marked Verified. Always confirm against the linked text before relying on a rule.
What is the difference between the source quote and the SPI summary?
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What do the statuses mean?
Enacted rules are law: in force (applies now), adopted (passed, but obligations start later), expired or withdrawn. Proposed rules are formal proposals or drafts that are not yet law.
Is this legal advice?
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