National portal for extended producer responsibility launched

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has officially launched the national portal for extended producer responsibility (EPR), at https://epr.monre.gov.vn/vi/.

The portal helps manufacturers and importers subject to EPR obligations in recycling their products and packaging and in handling waste to register, declare, and report online, thus helping save time and cost.

They can also access the website to remain up-to-date on legal regulations and receive legal advice regarding their obligations in recycling their products and packaging and in handling waste.

Manufacturers and importers are required to fulfill their recycling responsibilities for tires, lead-acid batteries, lubricants, and products with packaging, starting from January 1, 2024, under the Law on Environmental Protection and Government Decree No. 08/2022/ND-CP, with the aim of promoting the green economy and the circular economy.