Packaging obligations in Poland: How to fulfil your EPR obligations efficiently and with legal certainty
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Poland has consistently transposed the EU requirements on extended producer responsibility (EPR) into national law – with far-reaching consequences for all companies that place packaged products on the Polish market. Whether manufacturer, retailer or online shop: without complete registration and reporting obligations, there is a risk of fines or even sales bans.
Circular Pro supports you in complying with all legal requirements – transparently, individually and from a single source.
Who is affected?
The EPR requirements apply to all companies that bring packaging into circulation in Poland – regardless of whether they are based in the country or trade across borders. This means that e-commerce retailers and manufacturers with sales to Poland are also included in the obligated group.
These are your central obligations
So that you can act with legal certainty in Poland, you must, among other things:
- register in the central packaging and product register (BDO),
- report packaging quantities and pay licence fees,
- comply with environmental regulations and recycling quotas,
- if necessary, appoint an authorised representative if you do not have your own branch in Poland.
Registration in the BDO is mandatory – before even a single product is dispatched.
Your solution: Circular Pro
Circular Pro makes EPR compliance in Poland a no-brainer:
- Customised support and analysis of your packaging portfolio
- Full BDO registration and ongoing support
- Support with applying for your packaging licence in Poland
- Communication with authorities and take-back systems
- Transparent cost structure and ongoing updates on legislative changes
Our EPR service for Poland guides you through all the obligations of the Packaging Act – legally compliant, efficient and customised to your company.
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A look ahead: the new deposit system from October 2025
Poland is planning to introduce a nationwide deposit system for single-use drinks packaging from 1 October 2025. This will affect:
- PET bottles up to 3 litres,
- Metal cans up to 1 litre,
- Returnable glass bottles up to 1.5 litres.
Here too, manufacturers and importers must prepare for the new requirements in good time – including labelling, registration and participation in approved take-back systems. Exceptions apply to packaging for dairy products or small bottles.
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Circular Pro is your central platform for solutions relating to extended producer responsibility (EPR) and the circular economy in Europe. With an experienced team of experts and a transnational service portfolio, we provide you with reliable support in implementing your EPR obligations – including in Poland.
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