Environmental labelling of packaging (Italy)
All packaging placed on the Italian market must bear the material identification code (Decision 97/129/EC) and, for consumer packaging, information on collection. From August 2028 it will be replaced by the harmonised PPWR label.
At a glance
- Legal reference
- Legislative Decree 152/2006, Art. 219(5) (introduced by Legislative Decree 116/2020)
- Jurisdiction
- Italy
- Area
- Italy: national requirements
- Status
- In force
- Last reviewed
- Official text
- Normattiva · D.Lgs. 116/2020 ↗
Every date for Packaging labelling
- The obligation enters into force
- Replacement by the harmonised PPWR label in 657 days
Producers and users of packaging sold in Italy.
How we helpSustainability & Environmental Transition →- 01Check codes and collection information on all packaging
- 02Plan the switch to the future EU label
Frequently asked questions on Packaging labelling
All packaging placed on the Italian market must bear the material identification code (Decision 97/129/EC) and, for consumer packaging, information on collection. From August 2028 it will be replaced by the harmonised PPWR label.
Producers and users of packaging sold in Italy.
1 Jan 2023: The obligation enters into force; 12 Aug 2028: Replacement by the harmonised PPWR label.
The next milestone is 12 Aug 2028: Replacement by the harmonised PPWR label.
Check codes and collection information on all packaging; Plan the switch to the future EU label.
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