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🇵🇱 Poland: PPWR Packaging EPR and Deposit Return

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.

EPR scheme

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).

Small-producer threshold

Quarterly reporting threshold: EPR fees waived for a quarter if liability is below PLN 150. Annual reporting obligation still applies regardless.

Eco-modulation

Eco-modulation framework aligning with PPWR Art. 6(4)/45(1) under centralized system. Statutory max: PLN 4.50/kg. Actual 2026 rates by material to be confirmed via NFOŚiGW.

Deposit return system

DRS Not Yet Operational
Not yet set
PPWR Art. 50 mandate by Jan 1, 2029.
TBD (NFOŚiGW coordination)
Not yet operational

Watch points

Non-EU e-commerce sellers must navigate Polish-language BDO portal and appoint a Polish Authorized Representative. Allow significant additional lead time vs. other markets.

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