Italy · Packaging

Italy Packaging EPR (CONAI)

A practical guide to Italy Packaging EPR (CONAI) for packaging sold in Italy: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Brands that place packaged goods on the Italian market; Importers and distance sellers shipping into Italy

Authority

CONAI and the Ministry of Environment and Energy Security

Legal basis

Legislative Decree 152/2006 (Environmental Code); CONAI consortium rules

Local representative

An Italian tax code or an authorised representative is normally needed for CONAI membership

Timeline

Before the first sale; declarations follow the CONAI calendar

Cost

The contribution scales with material type and weight; membership fees are low

If you do not comply

Fines, blocked imports, and platform delisting

Who needs this

Brands that place packaged goods on the Italian market
Importers and distance sellers shipping into Italy

Documents you need

CONAI membership evidence and contribution payments
Packaging material and weight declarations
Supplier declarations for imported packaging
Environmental labelling for packaging

Compliance checklist

Tick each item as you collect it. Saved in this browser only.

CONAI membership evidence and contribution payments
Packaging material and weight declarations
Supplier declarations for imported packaging
Environmental labelling for packaging

How to comply

Classify each packaging component by material
Join CONAI directly or through a converter
Declare volumes and pay the environmental contribution
Add the required environmental labelling
Keep declarations for the annual return

Brief for your lab or agent

Copy this into an email, then edit the product and channel.

Request: Italy Packaging EPR (CONAI) — Italy
Product category: Packaging
Authority: CONAI and the Ministry of Environment and Energy Security
Legal basis: Legislative Decree 152/2006 (Environmental Code); CONAI consortium rules

Documents we already have:
  1. CONAI membership evidence and contribution payments
  2. Packaging material and weight declarations
  3. Supplier declarations for imported packaging
  4. Environmental labelling for packaging

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Italy Packaging EPR (CONAI) in Italy?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Before the first sale; declarations follow the CONAI calendar.

The contribution scales with material type and weight; membership fees are low.

Common rejection reasons

Volumes declared by the wrong packaging component
Contribution paid under the wrong material class
Missing environmental labelling
No evidence of membership at customs

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.