Evolution of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes and packaging producers’ obligations across EU Member States following Regulation (EU) 2025/40: comparative analysis, producer fees and recovery and recycling performance.

The position is part of a European-scale research project co-funded by CONAI under the Implementing Agreement of 10/09/2026, aimed at updating CONAI’s “Packaging for Europe – P4EU” portal and at producing information notes for companies. The entry into force of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 (PPWR) requires Member States to adapt their packaging management models – EPR schemes and the related Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs), deposit return systems (DRS) and tax systems – with direct implications for the obligations and fees borne by producers.