Article 12 Labelling of packaging
Paragraph 9 stipulates: By 12 February 2027, packaging included in an extended producer responsibility scheme may be identified throughout the territory of the Member States in which that scheme or system applies. Such identification shall be achieved only by means of a corresponding symbol in a QR code or other standardised, open, digital-marking technology in order to indicate that the producer fulfils its extended producer responsibility obligations. That symbol shall be clear and unambiguous and shall not mislead consumers or other end users as to the recyclability or reusability of the packaging.
In practice, this will mean the following:
Information from the Czech Ministry of the Environment
“It will be possible to sell off stock of packaging placed on the market before 12 February 2027. The requirement under Article 12(9) of the PPWR applies to packaging placed on the EU market for the first time after 12 February 2027. Packaging placed on the EU market before that date is therefore exempt from this requirement. To be on the safe side, we recommend that those placing goods on the market (producers) have verifiable documentation regarding the date on which the goods were placed on the market.”
This interpretation is also in line with the Commission’s Guidelines on the PPWR: “With regard to extended producer responsibility (EPR) labels, the PPWR prohibits physical labels and allows such information/labels to be provided digitally only (Article 12(9))”.
The GREEN DOT and EKO‑KOM trademarks on packaging have the same meaning. Below, you can find out what they mean and how to use them properly.
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The GREEN DOT is a trademark. The GREEN DOT on packaging means that a financial contribution has been paid to an organisation for this packaging ensuring the return and recovery of packaging waste.
EKO‑KOM’s clients are not charged any additional fees for using the trademark. EKO‑KOM, a.s. also provides legal protection of this trademark in the Czech Republic.
The licence granted by EKO‑KOM, a.s. does not entitle the client to use the GREEN DOT outside of the Czech Republic. The consent of the organisation authorised to grant the licence in the relevant market must be obtained for direct distribution of the marked product abroad.
Download the high-resolution logo for use on your packaging here.
The Style Guide provides information on how to use the Green Dot logo properly.
Dear Clients, we recommend using the GREEN DOT logo with the ® symbol (letter R in a circle) on your packaging if you create new packaging or labels. The ® symbol shows that it is a registered trademark. Please consider also other aspects found in the Trademark Use Instructions.
The existing provisions in the Contract on Collective Compliance regarding the GREEN DOT logo are unchanged and it can be used in the same way as before (GREEN DOT logo without the ® symbol).
We recommend using the GREEN DOT logo in accordance with this document:
GREEN DOT – Instructions for using the trademark on packaging
You can download the high-resolution logo for use on your packaging here.
The EKO‑KOM trademark on packaging means that a financial contribution has been paid to an organisation for this packaging ensuring the return and recovery of packaging waste. It means that this trademark has the same meaning as the GREEN DOT.
EKO‑KOM’s clients are not charged any additional fees to use the trademark.
You can download the high-resolution logo for use on your packaging here.
The Style Guide provides information on the proper use of the EKO‑KOM trademark.
Since February 2005, EKO‑KOM s Client Department has been rendering a new information service to its clients. If you wish to enter into a contract with a foreign Green Dot system, we will provide you with information on how to enter into a contract with this foreign system, information about legal requirements on packaging, requirements on marking, and about the principles of administrative processes in the system itself.
The service is provided on the basis of an agreement on a closer international cooperation among the Green Dot system representatives in Europe.
At present our Client Department offers information about the following Green Dot systems:
Lithuania , Hungary , Germany , Poland , Austria , Slovakia , Slovenia
All information is provided with the knowledge and consent of the above companies, based on mutual agreement. The objective of this service is to make the process of entering into a contract with a foreign system and related communications with the foreign system s representatives as easy as possible.