Newly proposed Packaging Ordinance in Switzerland

This new law will replace the 2000 ordinance on beverage packaging and extend obligations to all packaging types:

• Single-use and multi-use packaging
• Beverage packaging
• Service packaging
• Plastic packaging, regardless of material

Key requirements

Producers and distributors will need to ensure that packaging:

• Uses the minimum feasible volume or mass
• Avoids recycling obstacles
• Contains the highest technically and economically feasible recycled content

Timeline

• 1 January 2027 – Ordinance expected to enter into force
• 1 January 2028 – Take-back obligations apply
• 1 January 2029 – Reporting obligations apply
  
  The draft was notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) on 10 July 2025 and is open for public consultation until 16 October 2025.

What does this mean for businesses?

These changes reinforce Switzerland’s commitment to the circular economy by promoting sustainable packaging design, production and disposal, while ensuring stronger financing and efficiency in waste management systems. Need help? We know how to guide you.

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Source: News Service Bund