Ireland is about to make a major change to its packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system, and many organizations that were previously out of scope will soon be included.

From exemption...

Currently, Ireland operates under a 'Major Producer' threshold for packaging EPR. This provides an EPR exemption for companies that:

do not meet the dual criteria of an annual turnover exceeding €1 million
and a packaging volume of more than 10 tonnes placed on the Irish market.

However, this is about to change significantly due to Ireland following the trend of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). As the EU moves from a Directive to a Regulation by August 2026, Ireland will also follow suit and phase out its 10-tonne exemption.

... to obligation

From August 2026, companies that were previously “invisible” to the system - such as those shipping only a few tonnes of packaging - will face:

Mandatory EPR registration
Ongoing packaging reporting obligations

From 2027, requirements become even more detailed. You will need to:

Granular data tracking, ensuring that you can report packaging at a component levels
Maintain structured, accurate datasets for reporting

What this means in practice

This is not just an administrative change. It directly impacts:

Your data setup
Your internal processes
Your ability to stay compliant without disruption

Our team is here to help you maintain steady operations and uninterrupted market access. With Pincvision, you will shift from reactive reporting to a proactive global compliance approach. Whether entering new markets or scaling current ones, we manage producer responsibility complexities, freeing you to focus on your core business and sustainability objectives.

Stay ahead with Pincvision

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations are becoming more detailed, more data-driven, and more demanding. We help you stay in control. Our specialists assess what applies to your organization in which country. With our automated EPR solution combined with in-depth compliance knowledge, we take care of your data, registration and reporting, so you stay compliant with all different requirements.

Want to be sure you’re ready for Ireland in 2026?

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