How Regulation (EU) 2025/40 (PPWR) applies in Romania: the national extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme, small-producer thresholds, eco-modulation, and deposit return system status. PPWR is directly applicable in Romania from August 12, 2026.
EPR scheme
ANPM (national EPR) + RetuRO (DRS).
Small-producer threshold
To confirm with national authority.
Eco-modulation
PPWR eco-modulation applying from Aug 2026.
Deposit return system
DRS Active
RON 0.50 (~€0.10)
PET bottles, cans, glass.
RetuRO
November 2023
Watch points
DRS launched Nov 2023. EPR system developing alongside PPWR requirements.