CZ: Fee on single-use plastic bags as of 2018

Beginning on 1 January 2018, retailers in the Czech Republic will be required to charge one koruna (CZK 1) for each light-weight (less than 50 mils thick) single-use plastic bag distributed to customers. The requirement follows approval of an amendment (Bill 447/16) to the Czech Packaging Act. Biodegradable and compostable plastic bags will be permitted but must be appropriately labeled. The Ministry of Environment will prepare regulations on biodegradable plastic bags.
The amendment brings the Czech Republic into compliance with Directive (EU) 2015/720 that requires EU Member States to reduce single-use plastic bag consumption (Recycling Laws International, 28 June 2016).
Click here for the draft regulations.
With NVC MERGE (Members-only Environmental Regulations Guide) you can stay up-to-date with the environmental requirements for your packaging. MERGE is exclusively for NVC members and there are no costs involved.
Click here for more information about the NVC Inspiration meeting on the effectiveness of the Dutch policy on packaging and the environment (7 September 2016).

If you have any questions about this subject, please contact us: info@nvc.nl, +31-(0)182-512411. This item is also included in our monthly overview, the NVC Members-only Update.