EPR Products
Under Vietnam’s Environmental Protection Law 2020 and Decree 08/2022/ND-CP, producers and importers must recycle specific product categories starting from 2024.
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These include packaging, electronics, batteries, lubricants, and vehicles, each with mandatory recycling rates and technical standards.
EPR PRODUCT CATEGORIES IN VIETNAM
EPR PRODUCT CATEGORIES IN VIETNAM
Packaging
Packaging
Plastic, paper, metal, glass
*Note: Applies to consumer packaging materials; mandatory recycling rates set by law
Electrical & Electronic Products
Electrical & Electronic Products
Computers, printers, phones, household appliances
*Note: Includes both IT equipment and consumer electronics
Batteries & Accumulators
Batteries & Accumulators
Lead-acid batteries, rechargeable batteries
*Note: Producers/importers must ensure proper collection and recycling
Lubricants
Lubricants
Engine oils, industrial lubricants
*Note: Focus on recovery and treatment of waste oil
Vehicles
Vehicles
Motobikes, automobiles
*Note: Includes both IT equipment and consumer electronics
Tires
Tires
Rubber tires from vehicles
*Note: Must be collected and recycled to reduce waste impact
*Source: PwC Vietnam EPR regulations, DEPOCEN policy analysisdepocen.org, KPMG Vietnam regulatory updates.
Legal Basis
Legal Basis
Under Vietnam’s Environmental Protection Law 2020 and Decree 08/2022/ND-CP, producers and importers must comply with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).
From 2024 onwards, recycling responsibilities apply to packaging and products such as plastic, paper, metal, and glass.
These codes ensure that imported scrap materials meet environmental standards before being used in manufacturing.
Compliance Note
Compliance Note
Vietnam uses QCVN codes to regulate recycling and imported scrap.
The codes cover five main categories: iron/steel, plastic, paper, glass, and non-ferrous metals.
Businesses must comply with these codes to import scrap legally and meet EPR obligations.
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