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From 2025 on, all businesses placing packaging on the Portuguese market must comply with new labelling requirements under the country\u2019s extended producer responsibility (EPR) framework.<\/p>\n

The regulations aim to improve recycling practices and provide consumers with clear guidance on the disposal of different packaging materials.<\/p>\n

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Labelling obligations under Portugal\u2019s EPR system<\/h2>\n

The rules, outlined in Article 28 of Decree-Law No. 152-D\/2017, require companies to label all types of packaging, including plastics, glass, metals, paper, wood, and composite materials.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Labels must indicate the material type and, when necessary, provide disposal instructions. The law covers both primary and secondary packaging, with particular attention to single-use and non-reusable items.<\/p>\n

While no specific symbols are legally required, businesses may use their own markings, EPR-provided icons, or display disposal information in manuals or at the point of sale.<\/p>\n

Foreign companies selling products in Portugal must also make disposal guidance available online if physical labelling is not possible.<\/p>\n

Alignment with European recycling standards<\/h2>\n

Portugal\u2019s packaging labelling requirements follow EU recycling guidelines and are compatible with systems used in other countries, such as Italy.<\/p>\n

Companies may also use voluntary symbols like the Green Dot, but the key obligation is to ensure that consumers can identify the correct disposal method for each packaging type.<\/p>\n

The Portuguese Environmental Agency (APA) oversees compliance, and failure to meet the requirements could result in penalties or restrictions on market access.<\/p>\n

The regulations form part of Portugal\u2019s broader strategy to improve recycling rates and environmental accountability under the EPR system Ponto Verde.<\/p>\n

Impact on businesses and supply chains<\/h2>\n

Companies in the packaging, consumer goods, and retail sectors will need to review products, labelling practices, and supply chains to meet the 2025 deadline.<\/p>\n

Firms should ensure that all packaging entering Portugal complies with the new rules and that consumers are provided with clear disposal instructions.<\/p>\n

Industry experts advise early assessment of existing packaging and integration of standardised labelling practices into production processes.<\/p>\n

The regulation highlights the increasing importance of harmonised recycling practices across European markets and the growing focus on sustainability in business operations.<\/p>\n

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