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Spain EPR Guide 2025/2026

Spain reformed its packaging rules under Royal Decree 1055/2022. Producers must enrol in the Producer Register and join a collective scheme (SCRAP) such as Ecoembes, and a plastic packaging tax applies.

National register Ecoembes ↗
Producer org (PRO) Ecoembes
Region European Union
Materials priced 9

Who must register

Registration in the Registro de Productores de Producto is required to place packaging on the market.

Reporting & deadlines

Declare packaging placed on the market annually to your SCRAP.

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Spain packaging eco-fee estimates

Approximate 2025–2026 eco-fee per kilogram by material. Actual fees depend on your PRO, packaging recyclability and eco-modulation.

MaterialCode€ / kg
Paper & cardboard PAP 20-22 €0.090
PE-LD (polybag / film) 04 PE-LD €1.400
PE-HD (rigid plastic) 02 PE-HD €1.300
PP (polypropylene) 05 PP €1.300
PET 01 PET €1.000
Glass GL 70-72 €0.040
Steel / tinplate FE 40 €0.150
Aluminium ALU 41 €0.350
Composite / mixed C/ 81+ €2.000
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Key points for Spain

  • A special tax on non-reusable plastic packaging applies in addition to eco-fees.
  • Household and commercial/industrial packaging are handled under the same producer register.

⚠️ This is general information, not legal advice. EPR rules and fees change — always confirm current obligations with the national authority (Ecoembes) or your PRO before you register or budget.

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