Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policy in Vietnam continues to be one of the notable topics of the recycling industry this week. According to VnEconomy information posted on August 31, 2026, the process of completing the EPR policy is continuing in the context of the 2020 Environmental Protection Law and related guiding documents being considered for amendment. Discussions at the workshop organized by UNDP, the National Action Partnership Program on Plastics (NPAP) and the Vietnam Circular Economy Network (CE Hub) focused on the need to improve the efficiency and transparency of the EPR system and strengthen coordination between parties in the implementation chain.
Transparency and efficiency at the center of EPR policy refinement
Recent reporting suggests that refining EPR is about how the whole system works, as well as producer and importer compliance. Effective implementation requires coordination among regulators, businesses, collectors, and recyclers. This matters especially for packaging and plastics, where recovering materials depends on many participants working together. Greater transparency also makes reliable collection and recycling data more important for assessing results.
Packaging, plastics, and recycling businesses should monitor policy changes
Manufacturers, importers, packaging companies, and plastics businesses should follow official updates on EPR. As regulations and guidance are reviewed, businesses can assess their product and packaging data and their collection and recycling processes. Recyclers may also need stronger traceability and clearer evidence of their work. Specific new obligations or legal changes should be determined from official documents issued by the competent authorities. The August 31 VnEconomy report is noteworthy because it describes continued efforts to improve EPR efficiency, transparency, and coordination, rather than announcing that a new obligation has taken effect.
How does EPR policy impact packaging manufacturing businesses?
For packaging manufacturing and importing businesses, the EPR policy is not only a post-sale compliance requirement but also directly affects how products are designed, data managed and recycling partners selected. When the system is completed in a more transparent direction, businesses need to prepare records on packaging types, volumes brought to market, recovery rates and documents proving post-consumer processing activities. These data help businesses reduce reporting risks and create a foundation for building a more recyclable packaging strategy.
From an operational perspective, the EPR policy also promotes the need to cooperate with truly capable collection, sorting and recycling units. A transparent system requires each link in the chain to be able to record, collate and provide evidence of material flows. Therefore, businesses should not just look at EPR as a mandatory cost, but should see this as an opportunity to restructure the supply chain in a circular direction, reduce dependence on virgin materials and increase brand reputation with customers.
Eco Revive supports transparent EPR implementation
Eco Revive follows EPR policy developments and supports businesses with collection, recycling, and recycled materials. For PE packaging, effective recycling depends on properly sorted feedstock, consistent processing, and transparent output data. These measures can help businesses document emission reduction efforts, manage material costs, and respond to market requirements.
As the policy continues to be perfected, businesses should prioritize three things: updating official documents, standardizing internal data, and choosing recycling partners with proven capabilities. This approach helps reduce pressure when regulations change, while making EPR policy part of a long-term sustainable development strategy.
Reference source:VnEconomy — Vietnam continues to refine extended producer responsibility policy.