How Regulation (EU) 2025/40 (PPWR) applies in Poland: the national extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme, small-producer thresholds, eco-modulation, and deposit return system status. PPWR is directly applicable in Poland from August 12, 2026.
NFOŚiGW (National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management), state-centralized. All private PROs (incl. Rekopol) liquidated by 2026. Register via BDO (bdo.mos.gov.pl).
Quarterly reporting threshold: EPR fees waived for a quarter if liability is below PLN 150. Annual reporting obligation still applies regardless.
Eco-modulation framework aligning with PPWR Art. 6(4)(d)/6(8) under centralized system. Statutory max: PLN 4.50/kg. Actual 2026 rates by material to be confirmed via NFOŚiGW.
The deposit system has been operating since October 2025 and had collected 3.2 billion containers by August 21, 2026. If you sell beverages into Poland you must already be marking in-scope packaging with the deposit symbol and its amount, and be registered with an operator; this is not a 2029 obligation. Collection is mandatory at every shop above 200 m2 selling in-scope drinks, and at smaller shops selling reusable glass. Separately, non-EU e-commerce sellers must navigate the Polish-language BDO portal and appoint a Polish Authorized Representative, so allow significant additional lead time vs. other markets.