The EU Packaging Waste Recycling Directive has been implemented in a number of countries. The French EPR, the German EPR, the Spanish EPR and the Italian EPR all contain packaging regulations that require producers to take responsibility for the entire life cycle of their products.
The green circle is mainly with the seller to popularize the Italian EPR [packaging method and battery method] specific details, full of dry goods, it is recommended that the collection of careful reading Oh ~ ~
Policies related to Italian Packaging Law
From January 1, 2023, all packages released for consumption in Italy must be properly labeled. The Packaging Labeling Guide describes in detail the labeling methods and the necessary information on how to fulfill these obligations.
What are the seven categories of Italian packaging methods?
1. Plastic
2、Paper and fiberboard
3. Metals
4、Wooden materials
5. Textile materials
6. Glass
7. Composite materials
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Types and Differences of Packaging Labels in Italy
1. Type
Nowadays, all packaging of products on the Italian market falls under the control of the decree, both in the B2C and B2B categories.
B2C packaging refers to packaging that is supplied to the final consumer in the form of a package or in a prepackaged form. Labeling recommendations for this type of packaging include material identification codes and waste collection guidelines as mandatory elements.
B2B packaging refers to packaging/packaging semi-finished products, such as wooden pallets, which are intended for professionals or are used in transportation, logistics or exhibitions. Labeling recommendations for this type of packaging include the material identification code as mandatory and the rest as recommended.
2. Differences
The alphanumeric code used to identify the packaging material must be used for B2B and B2C packaging.
There is a difference between B2B and B2C in terms of the correct handling of information on packaging, which must be included on packaging intended for use by the end consumer and exempted from the obligation to include this information on packaging intended for use by other businesses.
Packaging Labeling Requirements
The type of environmental labeling can be structured according to its purpose, ie:
1、Packaging material labeling: Decision 129/97 / CE (mandatory for all packaging);
2. instructions requiring consumers to collect separately (mandatory for packaging used in B2C channels);
3. Voluntary environmental labeling to collect information.
Who needs to fulfill the labeling requirements
The "producer" must recognize the alphanumeric code provided for in Resolution 97/129/CE and defined by Decree-Law 152/2006:
A. Packaging material suppliers, manufacturers, processors and importers of empty packages and packaging materials;
B. Traders, Distributors, Fillers, Packaging Users and Whole Packaging Importers.
As of July 1, 2022, compliance with the relevant labeling requirements will be required, and "anyone placing packaging on the internal market that does not comply with the labeling requirements will be subject to between €5,200 and €40,000."
Implications of violating Italian regulations?
Will face administrative fines
The transition period for Italian package labeling runs until December 31, 2021, before which companies will be able to sell products that are already on the market and do not meet the labeling requirements until the inventory is sold out.
However, from January 1, 2022, companies will be required to fulfill the relevant labeling requirements. Anyone placing packaging on the Italian market without complying with the labeling requirements will be liable to an administrative fine of between €5,200 and €40,000, as stipulated in Article 261, paragraph 3, of the statute.
Moreover, this obligation is not only for manufacturers, but also for traders and distributors.
Italian Battery Law
Italian Battery Law Policy
In Italy, the Directive 2006/66 / EC on batteries and accumulators and on waste batteries and accumulators has been implemented by Legislative Decree 188/2008.
Elimination of the derogation related to the placement on the domestic market of nickel-cadmium accumulators for cordless power tools (as of January 1, 2017) and to mercury in button batteries, as well as the addition of instructions for manufacturers on the instructions that must be provided on the proper removal of waste batteries and accumulators from electrical appliances.
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Purpose of the Registered Italian Battery Law
Due to the growing demand for miniaturized components and the increasing amount of waste generated by batteries, there is a need to contribute to the reduction of environmental pollution by minimizing the presence of hazardous substances in the batteries; in order to promote research and provide economic incentives to improve the environmental performance of batteries throughout their life cycle.
Which sellers need to register?
Anyone placing a battery or accumulator on the Italian market for the first time in a professional capacity contains the following:
a. Companies that manufacture and trade batteries and accumulators in Italy;
b. Companies that import (for subsequent resale and/or marketing) batteries and accumulators (or AEEs or other equipment or vehicles containing them) from the EU and non-EU member states;
c. Companies located in foreign countries (EU and non-EU member states) exporting batteries and accumulators (or AEEs or other equipment or vehicles containing them) to end-users (individuals and companies) in Italy.
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Risks and Consequences of Unregistered Batteries
a. Portable and automotive batteries and accumulators without capacity labeling are subject to an administrative penalty of 50 to 1,000 Euros. The same pecuniary administrative sanction shall be imposed if the said labeling or marking does not comply with the requirements laid down in the same paragraph;
b. Placing batteries or accumulators on the market without registering with the Chamber of Commerce is subject to an administrative penalty of 30,000 to 100,000 euros;
c. Failure to communicate the information referred to in the same article to the national registers required to finance waste management systems for batteries and accumulators, or communication of the information in an incomplete or incorrect manner, is punishable by an administrative fine of between €2,000 and €20,000.
The above is the EPR about Italy, if you still have questions, please consult the green circle~.
As a qualified and compliant cross-border seller, you should always pay attention to the new rules and regulations, do not ignore a new rule and make the product sales risk.
Although it is not yet mandatory for Italian sellers to complete packaging compliance, but from the EPR in Germany and France continue to land, EPR in compliance requirements are becoming more and more serious, it is recommended that Italian sellers or friends to take a step ahead of the first layout, to avoid the subsequent pile of registrations, to reduce the risk of high penalties!
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