Reverse Logistics for Plastic Packaging - plastic packaging waste sorting

Brazil Enforces Mandatory Reverse Logistics for Plastic Packaging from 2026

Starting January 2026, all companies that produce, import, distribute or sell plastic packaging in Brazil will be legally required to participate in a reverse logistics system. The regulation, set out under Decree No. 12,688, covers primary, secondary and tertiary packaging, including single-use items such as plastic cutlery.   How Can Companies Comply? Under this regulation,…