Packaging regulations enforcement

The European Union (Packaging) Regulations, 2014 came into effect on 21 June 2014.  

• They place obligations on companies (Producers) that place packaging, packaging material or packaged products on the Irish market.  
• Producers include: 
• Shops 
• Supermarkets 
• Retailers 
• Pubs 
• Manufacturers 
• Importers 
• Fast food outlets 
• All Producers must segregate their packaging waste arising on site into specified waste streams. They must ensure that it is recycled or recovered by an authorised waste contractor.  
• Producers with a turnover of more than €1m that place more than 10 tonnes per annum of packaging on to the home market must join Repak.