Royal Decree 1055/2022
on packaging and packaging waste

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Royal Decree 1055/2022

Do you know the new legislation that applies to packaging and packaging waste? to packaging and packaging waste?

This regulation, which will be mandatory as of 2025, extends Extended Product Responsibility (EPR) to all packaging.
It obliges all producers to take responsibility for the management of the waste generated by their products.

WHAT IS EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY?

It means that producers must finance and organize the collection, treatment and recycling of the waste generated by their products once they have been consumed.

WHAT ARE THE OBJECTIVES OF THE NEW REGULATIONS?

Effectively implement the waste hierarchy and promote the prevention, reuse and recycling of packaging.
Curb the growing waste problem and move towards a circular economy.

WHAT CONTROL MECHANISMS ARE IN PLACE TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE?

Packaging producers must register in a system of extended producer responsibility (EPR). Report on the quantity and type of packaging placed on the market, and the management of the waste generated.

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New regulatory framework for to incentivize waste prevention and quality recycling

What does Decree 1055/2022 mean by packaging?

Any product made of materials of any nature and used to contain,
protect, handle, distribute and present goods, from raw materials to finished articles
, at any stage of the manufacturing, distribution and consumption chain.
All disposable articles used for the same purpose shall also be considered packaging.

IT IS CONSIDERED PACKAGING
IS NOT CONSIDERED PACKAGING
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Who are Product Producers?

All these actors are responsible for complying with the obligations established in the regulations on packaging waste management, which include registration in the corresponding registry and proper management of the waste generated.

PRODUCER
OF PRODUCT

PACKAGING

Economic agent engaged in the packaging of products to be placed on the market.

THIRD PARTY ECONOMIC AGENTS ORDERING THE PACKAGING

In the case of products packaged on behalf of a third party who is responsible for placing them on the market.

ECONOMIC OPERATORS ENGAGED IN INTRA-COMMUNITY IMPORT OR PURCHASE

Of packaged products to be placed on the market.

PRODUCER
OF PRODUCT

BUSINESSES USING SERVICE CONTAINERS

Those who pack or supply packaging at the point of sale to the final consumer.

E-COMMERCE PLATFORMS

When packaged products from outside Spain are introduced into the market through these platforms and the producer has not appointed an authorized representative. The platform will act, subsidiarily, as the producer of the product.

COMMERCE / COURIERS / E-COMMERCE PLATFORMS

Packaging for long distance shipping.

What sanctions are contemplated by the new regulations for companies that do not comply with their obligations?

Companies that fail to comply with the obligations contemplated in the new regulations face various penalties, depending on the nature and seriousness of the non-compliance.

Financial penalties

These can be up to €3,000 in the case of minor infringements and up to €60,000 in the case of serious infringements .

Suspension of activities

In cases of serious non-compliance, the company’ s activity may be temporarily suspended.

Rectification obligation

Companies may be required to correct their practices and comply with the regulations within a period of time.

Liability

Companies may be liable for waste management costs if they fail to comply with their obligations.

Publication of violations

In some cases, breaches may be published, affecting the company’s reputation.

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How does the Product Producer Registration?

It is a system established by Royal Decree 1055/2022 that aims to identify and control all producers who place packaging on the market.
This registry is essential to ensure compliance with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations and to facilitate waste management.

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SÍ SE CONSIDERA ENVASE

  • Cajas de dulces.
  • Película o lámina de envoltura de cajas de CD.
  • Bolsas de envío de catálogos y revistas.
  • Botellas de vidrio para soluciones inyectables.
  • Cajas de cerillas.
  • Sistemas de barrera estéril (bolsas, bandejas y materiales).
  • Botellas de acero recargables utilizadas para diversos tipos de gases, con excepción de los extintores de incendios.
  • Bolsas de papel o plástico.
  • Platos y vasos desechables.
  • Películas o láminas para envolver.
  • Bolsitas para bocadillos, de congelación de alimentos y envasado al vacío.
  • Papel de aluminio.
  • Fundas de plástico para ropa limpia de lavandería.
  • Etiquetas colgadas directamente del producto o atadas a él.
  • Cepillos de rímel que forman parte del cierre del envase.
  • Etiquetas adhesivas sujetas a otro artículo de envasado.
  • Bridas, grapas, pinzas y elementos de sujeción parte de un envase.
  • Fundas de plástico.
  • Dispositivos de dosificación que forman parte del cierre de los envases de detergentes.
  • Carretes de hilo de coser, de pescar.
  • Mallas o redes (como las de fruta o juguetes).
  • Envases monodosis para productos alimenticios (aceite, vinagre, salsas); productos de perfumería (cremas, maquillajes, productos de acogida en los hoteles); o para muestras con fines publicitarios.
  • Envoltorios para caramelos, helados, chocolatinas.
  • Anillas de plástico que agrupan unidades de un pack
  • Cinta de embalaje.
  • Film para embalaje.
  • Film para presentar todo tipo de productos que constituyen agrupaciones de unidades de venta o envases colectivos (como el que recubre los cartones de cigarrillos o los packs de botellas de agua).
  • Film protector de burbujas que envuelva a varias unidades de venta
  • Film protector de palés.
  • Tapones con cepillos o aplicadores incorporados.
  • Tetrabriks.

NO SE CONSIDERA ENVASE

  • Cajas de herramientas.
  • Bolsas de té.
  • Capas de cera que envuelven el queso.
  • Pieles de salchichas o embutidos.
  • Cartuchos para impresoras.
  • Cajas de CD, DVD y vídeo (vendidas con un CD, DVD o vídeo en su interior).
  • Bolsas solubles para detergentes.
  • Soportes de velas (como por ejemplo las que se usan en cementerios).
  • Removedores (como por ejemplo los palitos removedores de café y te).
  • Cubiertos desechables.
  • Papel de embalaje (vendido por separado).
  • Etiquetas de identificación por radiofrecuencia (RFID).
  • Encendedores.
  • Ambientadores que se eliminan con el producto usado.
  • Bandejas de comida reutilizables como las que se usan en los colegios.
  • Bolígrafos.
  • Bolsas de basura.
  • Bolsas para asar.
  • Bolsas de gel de sílice.