Packaging EPR by state: Packaging EPR by jurisdiction
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Packaging EPR by jurisdiction: 53 jurisdictions from the Instica dataset, each with its own page, cited primary sources and a last verified date of November 4, 2026. Figures are published values or labelled estimates. Instica measures, estimates and prepares reports; you review, sign and submit them.
Coverage at a glance
| Region | Count |
|---|---|
| United States | 7 |
| Canada | 13 |
| Europe | 31 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| Total | 53 |
| Status | Count |
|---|---|
| Published obligation | 49 |
| No general obligation verified | 4 |
| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Several producer responsibility organisations | 24 |
| One producer responsibility organisation | 20 |
| No organisation | 4 |
| Registered producer schemes | 3 |
| Government-run programme | 2 |
Published data behind this page
Austria has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: ris.bka.gv.at, retrieved September 29, 2026)
Ontario has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: rpra.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026)
Spain has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: boe.es, retrieved September 29, 2026)
Italy has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: normattiva.it, retrieved September 29, 2026)
Slovakia has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: envipak.sk, retrieved September 29, 2026)
Belgium requires producers to register. (source: fostplus.be, retrieved September 29, 2026)
Denmark requires producers to register. (source: producentansvar.dk, retrieved November 3, 2026)
Latvia requires producers to register. (source: eur-lex.europa.eu, retrieved September 29, 2026)
California requires producers to register. (source: calrecycle.ca.gov, retrieved September 29, 2026)
Belgium organises producer responsibility through: Several producer responsibility organisations. (source: fostplus.be, retrieved September 29, 2026)
Yukon organises producer responsibility through: One producer responsibility organisation. (source: laws.yukon.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026)
UK Plastic Packaging Tax organises producer responsibility through: Government-run programme. (source: gov.uk, retrieved September 29, 2026)
Portugal organises producer responsibility through: Several producer responsibility organisations. (source: pontoverde.pt, retrieved November 3, 2026)
Austria allows the obligation to be transferred to another party. (source: ris.bka.gv.at, retrieved September 29, 2026)
Germany allows the obligation to be transferred to another party. (source: verpackungsregister.org, retrieved September 29, 2026)
Latvia allows the obligation to be transferred to another party. (source: vid.gov.lv, retrieved September 29, 2026)
California does not allow the obligation to be transferred. (source: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov, retrieved September 29, 2026)
Austria measures producers on no revenue test. (source: ris.bka.gv.at, retrieved September 29, 2026)
Yukon measures producers on revenue in the jurisdiction. (source: laws.yukon.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026)
Bulgaria defines 5 producer levels. (source: eur-lex.europa.eu, retrieved September 29, 2026)
Yukon defines 6 producer levels. (source: laws.yukon.ca, retrieved November 4, 2026)
United Kingdom defines 6 producer levels. (source: legislation.gov.uk, retrieved November 4, 2026)
Luxembourg defines 5 producer levels. (source: eur-lex.europa.eu, retrieved September 29, 2026)
Slovenia defines 5 producer levels. (source: eur-lex.europa.eu, retrieved September 29, 2026)
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Questions about this page
What does this page cover?
Every state, province, country and tax regime in the dataset, with its regime, regulator, registration route and last verified date. The dataset currently holds 53 jurisdictions here.
Where do these figures come from?
Each figure links to the primary source it was read from, for example ris.bka.gv.at, rpra.ca, boe.es. Values that are not yet published are labelled as such and carry the reason.
What are the 7 EPR states?
Austria has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: ris.bka.gv.at, retrieved September 29, 2026) Ontario has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: rpra.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026) Spain has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: boe.es, retrieved September 29, 2026) Italy has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: normattiva.it, retrieved September 29, 2026)
Which states have EPR fees?
Every state, province, country and tax regime in the dataset, with its regime, regulator, registration route and last verified date. The dataset currently holds 53 jurisdictions here. Austria has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: ris.bka.gv.at, retrieved September 29, 2026)
What is EPR for packaging?
Ontario has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: rpra.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026) Spain has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: boe.es, retrieved September 29, 2026) Italy has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: normattiva.it, retrieved September 29, 2026) Slovakia has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: envipak.sk, retrieved September 29, 2026)
Where is EPR applicable?
Spain has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: boe.es, retrieved September 29, 2026) Italy has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: normattiva.it, retrieved September 29, 2026) Slovakia has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: envipak.sk, retrieved September 29, 2026) Belgium organises producer responsibility through: Several producer responsibility organisations. (source: fostplus.be, retrieved September 29, 2026)
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Sources
- ris.bka.gv.at (2000-2086) retrieved
Original wording: Versandhändler, die keinen Sitz und keine Niederlassung im örtlichen Geltungsbereich dieses Bundesgesetzes haben
Original wording: vorgelagerte Vertriebsstufe, die ihren Sitz im örtlichen Geltungsbereich dieses Bundesgesetzes hat
- rpra.ca retrieved
Original wording: if they supply Blue Box material (packaging, paper products or packaging-like products) comprised of paper, glass, metal or plastic
- boe.es retrieved
Original wording: se obliga a todos los envasadores a inscribirse y a remitir anualmente información
- normattiva.it retrieved
Original wording: I produttori e gli utilizzatori sono responsabili della corretta ed efficace gestione ambientale degli imballaggi
- envipak.sk retrieved
Original wording: Túto povinnosť majú všetci výrobcovia obalov a neobalových výrobkov.
- fostplus.be retrieved
Original wording: Companies that are not members of Fost Plus or another recognised EPR organisation can register directly through EPRiBEL
Original wording: This representative must (1) be established in Belgium and (2) be registered with EPRiBEL.
- producentansvar.dk retrieved
Original wording: Hvis I for eksempel registrerer jer på Emballage som jeres første produktområde, betaler I 1.000 DKK.
- eur-lex.europa.eu retrieved
Original wording: Producers shall be obliged to register in the register referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article in each Member State where they make packaging
Original wording: makes available for the first time on the territory of another Member State, directly to end users
- calrecycle.ca.gov retrieved
Original wording: Circular Action Alliance manages registration, reporting, and submissions of certain exemptions and exclusions on the producers’ behalf.
- laws.yukon.ca retrieved
Original wording: On or before May 31 of each year, a steward must
Original wording: completed year of less than $1,000,000,
Original wording: (A) the brand holder of the product, if the brand holder is resident in Canada,
- gov.uk retrieved
Original wording: Use the online service to submit your Plastic Packaging Tax return after you’ve registered for the tax .
- pontoverde.pt retrieved
Original wording: A SPV é uma das três Entidades Gestoras que, em Portugal, estão habilitadas, por licença
- verpackungsregister.org retrieved
Original wording: you are required to conclude a system participation agreement with a system operator.
- vid.gov.lv retrieved
Original wording: ir noslēdzis ar iepakojuma, vienreiz lietojamo galda trauku un piederumu vai videi kaitīgu preču atkritumu apsaimniekotāju līgumu par piedalīšanos apsaimniekošanas sistēmā
- leginfo.legislature.ca.gov retrieved
Original wording: The owner or operator of the online marketplace shall not be considered the retailer or wholesaler for such sales.
- ris.bka.gv.at (GeltendeFassung.wxe) retrieved
Original wording: nicht mehr als 1500 kg Haushaltsverpackungen
- legislation.gov.uk retrieved
Original wording: a brand owner; (ii) a packer/filler; (iii) an importer or first UK owner; (iv) a distributor; (v) an online marketplace operator;
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