Luxembourg extends packaging scope

Who is obligated?

Local suppliers of packaging materials, manufacturers, distributors, and importers are obligated. In addition, companies established outside of Luxembourg that sell packaged products in Luxembourg directly to households, or to users outside of households for professional purposes are also obligated.

What is to be reported?

In Luxembourg industrial packaging waste is defined as all packaging waste that is not considered household packaging waste. This includes primary, secondary and tertiary/transport packaging, designed exclusively for professional and industrial use. There are no minimum quantities, thus obligations begin from the first time packaging is placed on the market in Luxembourg.

Obligations for producers

Current Valorlux members do not need to register separately for the reporting of industrial packaging, as this can be reported along with household packaging. Non-members must register by the end of this year in order to perform the packaging report in Valbase in January/February 2025.

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Source: Valorlux