UYleyes/17849-2004Enacted

Law 17.849 (2004) — Non-returnable packaging / Packaging Recycling Law

Jurisdiction:
Uruguay
Type:
EPR · Labeling
Last action:
Nov 29, 2004
Plastic PackagingPaper PackagingGlassMetals
Law 17.849 establishes producer/importer registration and packaging-management obligations (reverse logistics, reuse, recycling) for all non-industrial packaging placed on market—a foundational EPR framework for packaging waste in Uruguay, enacted 2004.

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