EPR regulatory news

CONAI has expanded its FAQ section with new responses to frequently asked questions related to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), with updates published on 29 July.

New EU regulations establish stricter limits on user-replaceability requirements for portable batteries, affecting producer design and labeling obligations.

Italy implements new packaging rules for coffee capsules and pods under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), effective August 12, 2026, modifying producer obligations for these products.

Indonesia is drafting a regulation that will mandate packaging users to make waste management fund payments, representing a significant extended producer responsibility initiative for the packaging sector.

China's National Development and Reform Commission released the 15th Five-Year Plan for Circular Economy Development on June 30, 2026, focusing on key sectors and crucial stages to advance circular economy and producer r…

Russia's Ministry of Natural Resources has convened discussions on innovative financing mechanisms for waste management infrastructure, supporting expanded producer responsibility frameworks.

A digital platform for the waste management market has been implemented to enhance market transparency in utilization operations, supporting extended producer responsibility compliance and accountability.

Russian official Khatuov has tasked authorities with establishing systematic approaches to utilized tyre management across regional jurisdictions, indicating policy focus on extended producer responsibility compliance fo…

Four major Chilean retailers (Cencosud, Duracell, Falabella, and Tottus) have joined TRAEE, a collective initiative to form the first large-scale collective management system (GRANSIC) for electrical, electronic waste, a…

New compliance changes to WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) regulations have been introduced effective 2025, requiring businesses to update their producer responsibility obligations and reporting procedure…

The Flexible Plastic Fund has called for an urgent transition plan following delays to the mandatory kerbside collection of flexible plastic packaging, warning that postponement risks future investment and growth across…

Spain's CNMC (National Competition Commission) highlights the need for an adapted regulatory framework to enable competitive functioning in waste management, addressing EPR and waste management governance structures.

The European recycling industry is advocating for an elevated recycling target of 70% for construction and demolition waste, seeking stricter producer and waste management obligations across EU member states.

According to the Australian Council for Recycling (ACOR) president Suzanne Toumbourou, delays in implementing promised national packaging reform are resulting in approximately 1 million tonnes of waste being diverted to…

Czech business associations have warned that inadequately prepared packaging legislation will increase consumer purchasing costs by thousands of koruna, signaling producer concerns regarding upcoming EPR-related packagin…

The European Commission has announced plans to incorporate waste incineration facilities into the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), which will affect waste management operators and indirectly influence extended produ…

A report highlights that Europe is losing substantial quantities of critical raw materials contained in discarded electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), underscoring the need for improved collection and recycling pe…

A new European regulation governing end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) has been enacted, creating obligations and responsibilities for vehicle manufacturers, dismantlers, recyclers, and vehicle owners across the EU.

A new study by CIRCPACK for EUROPEN identifies significant differences in the effectiveness of national Extended Producer Responsibility systems for packaging across EU member states, urging the Circular Economy Act to a…

The European Union has updated regulations on end-of-life vehicle (ELV) recovery, introducing new mandatory ecodesign requirements for manufacturers starting from 2028.