Review of Fees and Points System under Single-Use Plastics Fund Act

The German government conducted a formal review of the fees and point system established under the Single-Use Plastics Fund Act (Einwegkunststofffondsgesetz). This review, mandated by sections 14, paragraph 3 and 19, paragraph 4 of the Act, examines whether the current fee structure and point allocation system effectively incentivize producers to reduce single-use plastic packaging and products. The review ensures that producer responsibility obligations remain effective and financially appropriate for achieving the regulatory objectives of reducing single-use plastic consumption and promoting circular economy principles.