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Published on 8. May 2023
Updated on 16. April 2024
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EPR
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In Spain, the regulations for packaging and packaging waste were revised at the end of last year. For the first time these regulations now also apply to commercial and industrial packaging, and not only to household packaging as before. In the future, all packaging on the Spanish market will be subject to system participation, not only that from the household sector. This means that all packaging must participate in a collection and recovery system, also known as a Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO).
The new regulations are based on the goals of the European Union from the circular economy package and set benchmarks for the years 2025 and 2030, in which higher recycling rates for single-use plastics are to be achieved. In 2030, the number of single-use plastic bottles put on the market is to be reduced by 20% compared to 2022.
Companies that sell their products on the Spanish market must register in the public manufacturer register “Registro de Productores de Producto” and ensure the separate collection of used packaging by participating in a take-back system. Originally, the deadline for registration in the producer register was 29.03.2023, but the ministry has now opened this deadline until further notice in order to be able to include as many producers as possible in the register. After registration, each company is assigned a corresponding register number.
Companies that only have a registered office outside of Spain must appoint a Spanish authorised representative for registration in the register. RecycleMe offers the “AuthoriseMe” service for affected companies and assumes the legally secure fulfilment of all obligations associated with the packaging regulations for its customers.
Manufacturers and distributors of packaging on the Spanish market must also comply with further deadlines that regulate the quantity reporting of their packaging data via the packaging register:
The revised Ordinance contains further requirements for manufacturers and distributors of packaging.
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