Italy EPR Guide 2025/2026

Italy channels packaging EPR through CONAI and its material consortia. Producers pay the Contributo Ambientale CONAI (CAC) and must add environmental labelling to packaging.

National register CONAI ↗

Producer org (PRO) CONAI

Region European Union

Materials priced 9

Who must register

CONAI membership is required for businesses placing packaging on the Italian market.

Reporting & deadlines

Declare packaging via CONAI (monthly, quarterly or annually depending on volume).

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Italy packaging eco-fee estimates

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

Material	Code	€ / kg
Paper & cardboard	PAP 20-22	€0.040
PE-LD (polybag / film)	04 PE-LD	€1.500
PE-HD (rigid plastic)	02 PE-HD	€1.400
PP (polypropylene)	05 PP	€1.400
PET	01 PET	€1.100
Glass	GL 70-72	€0.040
Steel / tinplate	FE 40	€0.150
Aluminium	ALU 41	€0.400
Composite / mixed	C/ 81+	€2.200

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Key points for Italy

Environmental labelling of packaging has been mandatory since 2023 — material codes must be shown.
The CAC rate is set per material (paper, plastic, glass, steel, aluminium, wood).

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

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