Decree-Law No. 37/2020 Regulating Sale, Import, and Production of Bags, Packaging, and Other Plastic Objects

 

This decree-law defines the requirements for regulating the Sale, Import, and Production of Bags, Packaging, and other Plastic Objects

Please note that this Decree-Law is only available in the Portuguese language. To download the PDF please click on the link below

 

 

Measures / Standards
# Name Type Agency Description Law Valid To Apply To
1 Import of Bags, Packaging and Other Plastic objects Duty/Tax Payable Ministry of Finance Importers or purchasers of single-use plastic bags and packaging, with headquarters or a permanent commercial establishment in the national territory, are liable for the environmental tax. Decree-Law No. 37/2020 Regulating Sale, Import and Production of Bags, Packaging and other Plastic Objects 0002-12-16 ALL
2 Labeling requirements for plastic material Labeling, Marking and Packaging requirements Ministry of Finance Labeling, advertising, and the presentation of plastic material or objects shall not mislead the consumer. Appropriate labeling or identification to enable traceability of the plastic material or article in accordance with the governing laws. Other relevant information, such as the name and quantity of the substances released by an active component, etc should be included. Decree-Law No. 37/2020 Regulating Sale, Import and Production of Bags, Packaging and other Plastic Objects 0002-12-14 ALL
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