Understanding Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging is crucial for manufacturers, importers, and professionals in the environmental sector. However, EPR regulations in Vietnam are not static; they are subject to frequent changes. In recent years, these regulations have been newly issued, amended, or replaced multiple times—ranging from Decree 08/2022/NĐ-CP and Decree 05/2025/NĐ-CP to Decree 110/2026/NĐ-CP, which takes effect on May 25, 2026. This article provides an overview of the current recycling responsibilities for paper, metal, and glass packaging.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) refers to the obligation of manufacturers and importers to recycle the products and packaging they place on the market, as stipulated in Article 54 of the 2020 Law on Environmental Protection. Under Decree 110/2026/NĐ-CP and Circular 24/2026/TT-BNNMT, businesses are required to meet specific mandatory recycling rates: 20% for paper and cardboard packaging; 22% for aluminum; 20% for iron and other metals; and 15% for glass. Companies may choose to carry out recycling operations themselves or make a financial contribution to the Vietnam Environment Protection Fund. Businesses with an annual revenue of less than 30 billion VND from products subject to these regulations are exempt from this responsibility.
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