This guide provides essential information about Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws for packaging across Canada. Whether you’re a manufacturer, importer, retailer, or marketplace facilitator, this resource helps you understand your compliance obligations in provinces with EPR legislation.
FAQs Covered in This Resource
What is Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging?
Learn how EPR makes producers accountable for the entire lifecycle of packaging materials and funds the infrastructure needed to manage packaging waste responsibly.
Who Must Report Packaging Data?
Understand the hierarchy that determines which entity is obligated to comply—from brand owners to importers, retailers, and marketplace facilitators.
Which Canadian Provinces Have Enacted EPR Laws?
Get a breakdown of current EPR legislation across all Canadian provinces, including key reporting deadlines (typically May 31 annually).
What Do Producers Need to Do to Comply?
Discover the key activities: gathering packaging data, reporting to Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs), and making fee payments.
What is the Federal Plastics Registry?
Understand Canada’s federal initiative to achieve zero plastic waste by 2030, with reporting starting September 2025.
How RLG Can Help
With over 30 years of experience and a database of 58+ million SKUs, RLG helps brands gather, verify, and report packaging data accurately while managing compliance across jurisdictions.
Download the complete guide for detailed province-by-province timelines, regulatory requirements, and compliance strategies.
Disclaimer: This resource should not replace professional legal counsel—always consult qualified legal professionals for current information specific to your situation.
