Who is affected by the Packaging Ordinance?
According to Article 2 (o) of the Packaging Ordinance, natural or legal persons who manufacture products or import them into Switzerland for commercial distribution are considered manufacturers. Importers and retailers of electrical or electronic equipment are explicitly considered manufacturers as well. Various de minimis thresholds also apply to the take-back and reporting obligations.
What is covered?
This applies to the packaging of the electrical or electronic equipment, not the equipment itself. The requirements regarding disposal of the electrical or electronic equipment itself are still defined in the ORDEE. The packaging is now additionally subject to the Packaging Ordinance. The new regulation therefore also applies to existing partners of SENS eRecycling.
Which waste materials are subject to the Packaging Ordinance?
What is the timeframe?
2027 – Entry into force of the ordinance
The new Packaging Ordinance comes into effect. Voluntary take-back solutions are possible.
2030 – Packaging design requirements
Packaging must meet requirements for recyclability and recycled content, among others.
2031 – Take-back and reporting obligations
Affected companies must take back single-use plastic packaging free of charge or delegate the take-back to an industry organisation. There are also reporting obligations towards the authorities.
2032 – Recycling rates
Binding recycling rates apply to plastic packaging and beverage cartons.
If they are not met, the Federal Government may impose additional measures such as a deposit scheme or a mandatory free take-back scheme at the company’s own expense.
What does this mean for SENS eRecycling contractual partners?
There is no need for immediate action: there is plenty of time to prepare for the new requirements. However, it is already a good idea to find out
- whether your company meets the de minimis threshold and is thus subject to the take-back and reporting obligations,
- which packaging is affected and
- what requirements will become relevant in the coming years.
SENS eRecycling will be closely monitoring the further development of the ordinance. At the same time, we are checking whether, and in what ways, we can support our contractual partners in the future. As soon as new information or specific recommendations become available, we will inform you in good time.
Your view is important to us
Together with you, we will examine what support you need from us. In particular, we want to gain a better understanding of
- whether your company will meet the de minimis threshold and thus be subject to return and reporting obligations,
- how your packaging is currently managed as well as whether a central point of contact for packaging obligations is desired, and
- what your concerns and challenges are regarding the Packaging Ordinance.
Your feedback can help us tailor future information and support services in line with the actual requirements.
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