Tracker
Packaging Regulation in Portugal
Every packaging rule in Portugal that we have sourced so far: EPR, taxes, bans, recycled-content and reuse targets, labelling and deposit return, with dates, rates and the official text.
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 1 packaging rule in Portugal: 1 in force and 0 adopted but not yet applying. We have not yet recorded a packaging EPR scheme in force in Portugal.
Key facts
Packaging rules in Portugal at a glance
- Latest change: Portugal deposit and refund system (Volta) (Government of Portugal, 13 April 2026).
In force now in Portugal
Deposit return (1)
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)
- Added
Timeline of packaging rules in Portugal
| Adopted | Rule | Type | Status | Applies from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr 2026 | Portugal deposit and refund system (Volta) | Deposit return | In force | 10 Apr 2026 |
How Portugal compares
| Jurisdiction | Rules | In force | EPR | Taxes | Bans | Next deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 2 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Austria | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Brazil | 1 | 1 | Yes | 0 | 0 | — |
| Canada | 6 | 6 | Yes | 0 | 2 | — |
| Chile | 1 | 1 | Yes | 0 | 0 | — |
| China | 3 | 3 | — | 0 | 1 | — |
| Colombia | 2 | 2 | Yes | 0 | 1 | — |
| European Union | 18 | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | 12 Aug 2028 |
| France | 3 | 3 | — | 0 | 1 | — |
| Germany | 2 | 2 | Yes | 0 | 0 | — |
| India | 4 | 4 | Yes | 0 | 1 | — |
| Indonesia | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ireland | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Japan | 2 | 2 | Yes | 0 | 0 | — |
| Kenya | 2 | 2 | Yes | 0 | 1 | — |
| New Zealand | 2 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | — |
| Philippines | 1 | 1 | Yes | 0 | 0 | — |
| Poland | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Portugal | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| South Africa | 1 | 1 | Yes | 0 | 0 | — |
| Spain | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 0 | — |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | — |
| United Kingdom | 7 | 5 | Yes | 1 | 2 | 1 Oct 2027 |
| United States | 13 | 9 | Yes | 0 | 3 | — |
| Vietnam | 1 | 1 | Yes | 0 | 0 | — |
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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
- Official journals and gazettes, legislatures, ministries, regulators and the bodies that run each scheme. Each rule names its source, links to it and quotes it.
- 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.
- Access
- Free to read and to download as CSV, with weekly change alerts by e-mail. For a mapping of the rules to your own products and markets, request a briefing.
- Corrections
- Found an error or a missing rule? Write to sales@strategicpackaginginsights.com with the rule ID and the source. Corrections are logged in the rule history.
Questions
Does Portugal have packaging EPR?
We have not yet recorded a packaging EPR scheme in force in Portugal as of 12 October 2026. Adopted and proposed measures, if any, are listed below.
Is there a packaging tax in Portugal?
We have not yet recorded a packaging tax or levy in force in Portugal as of 12 October 2026.
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?
The quote is copied from the official source. The SPI summary and any SPI note are our own reading of it, written in plain language, and are labelled as such.
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?
No. The tracker summarises official texts so you can see what applies and when. Always check the linked legal text, or ask us for a compliance briefing for your products and markets.
How current is a row, and what changed?
Each rule shows the date its source was consulted and a history of every change made to it since it was added. New and changed rules are added as we find them; there is no fixed review cycle yet.
Which rules apply to your packs?
Tell us your products, materials and markets. An analyst maps the obligations, fees and deadlines that apply, with every source.