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* This article was originally published on Ocotber 5th 2023. It was updated a first time on October 12th, 2023, where we added the new date for reporting the expected quantities of marketed packaging. The article was updated again on July 1st, 2024, where we revised the new date for the full implementation of the Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging.
With the first update of the timeline the implementation of the Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging was delayed by six months. With the latest update, implementation has been pushed back another three months.
The new implementation date for the Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging is now October 1st, 2025.
REPORTING EXPECTED QUANTITIES IN 2024
The current schedule for reporting expected packaging quantities put on market for 2024 remains unchanged.
Ahead of the implementation of the Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging in 2025, companies covered by the Extended Producer Responsibility must register with the DPA and report the quantities of packaging they expect to market in 2024. Emballageretur can help and guide you in managing this task.
According to the original timeline, these registrations were supposed to take place from January 1st, 2024, to March 31st, 2024. The starting date for reporting was later changed to April 1st, 2024. The deadline for reporting expected packaging quantities for 2024 remains to be August 31st, 2024, as per the updated timeline.
EMBALLAGERETUR’S RECOMMENDATION – MAINTAIN MOMENTUM
Despite the changes in the implementation timeline, there is no doubt that the Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging is coming. At Emballageretur, we are ready to assist and guide you from day one.
We recommend using this extra time to ensure that your company is fully prepared to handle your Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging.
WHY IS THE TIMELINE CHANGING?
Several EU countries have already implemented the Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging – in fact, Denmark is one of the last countries to do so.
The EU aims to harmonize the handling of producer responsibilities across member states, which is why they developed the Packaging Regulation. This regulation was under negotiation in the EU, and during these negotiations, a standstill period was in effect.
The standstill period extended until May 9, 2024, and impacted Denmark’s implementation of the Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging. We cannot draft Danish legislation on packaging until the EU law upon which our national law is based is finalized.
Therefore, Denmark cannot enact new national legislation on the Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging until the standstill period ends, making it very challenging to maintain the original implementation timeline.
As a result, the initial adjustments to the Danish timeline were made to align it with the EU’s new Packaging Regulation.
According to the Ministry of Environment, the reason for moving the implementation date for a second time is to allow for a transitional period where municipalities and producers have the opportunity to learn and adapt to the rules of the Extended Producer Responsibility.
EMBALLAGERETUR IS READY TO HELP
Emballageretur is involved in negotiations regarding implementing extended producer responsibility for packaging.
We keep you updated on developments through newsletters and our website.
Our team can assist with any questions you and your colleagues may have. Call us at +45 3336 9198 or email us at info@emballageretur.dk.
