What does ‘Raw material’ mean for brand owners, producers, and importers in case of Plastic EPR?

It is important to understand the definition of Raw Material for Brand Owners, Producers and Importers as per the EPR or Extender Producer Responsibility Compliances.

For Brand Owners and Importers, raw material may be defined as:

• Plastic Packaging of products
• Carry Bags
• Multi-layered Packaging
• Plastic Sheets

For Producers, raw material may be defined as:

• Resin and or Granules being used to manufacture carry bags or multi-layered packaging or plastic sheets.

The 2024 widening of the importer definition to plastic raw material is covered on the EPR Solutions page.