Use of recycled raw material in PET bottles

02.04.2025

EU legislation has set a requirement for the use of recycled raw material in PET bottles. In 2025, 25% of the material used in PET bottles must be recycled plastic. The percentage is calculated as the average of all bottles placed on the market. This requirement applies to both beverage manufacturers and importers.
For new products, starting from 1.4.2025, the proportion of recycled raw material used in the bottle (preform) must be indicated as a percentage (%) on the product registration form. This information is mandatory.
For previously registered products that remain on sale, information on the use of recycled raw material must be updated later in the spring using a reporting template that will be published on the extranet. The same template can also be used to update the weights of the bottle (preform), closure, and label. It is the responsibility of beverage manufacturers and importers to keep this information up to date.
Palpa reports annually to the Pirkanmaa ELY Centre (the supervisory authority for the return systems) on return rates by return system and the total share of recycled raw material in plastic bottles. The calculation of return rates and the proportion of recycled raw material is based on the total weight of the packaging.

INVOICING CONTACT INFORMATION

Palpa has added a new field (Invoicing inquiries) to the company registration form, where invoicing contact details (email address) must be provided to facilitate the management of invoicing-related matters. Companies that have previously joined the return systems must update this information in the extranet under the Company Information – Update Company Information section.

  

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