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Italy EPR Guide: CONAI Packaging, WEEE & Environmental Labelling
Italy's packaging EPR runs through CONAI (Consorzio Nazionale Imballaggi) plus six material-specific consortia. The Contributo Ambientale CONAI (CAC) is paid per kg per material with eco-modulation. Environmental labelling has been mandatory since January 2023.
Last reviewed: June 18, 2026 · Version 1.0
Overview
Italy's EPR framework is governed by Legislative Decree 152/2006 (the Environmental Code) and subsequent amendments. Unlike Germany's competitive dual-system model, Italy operates a consortium system led by CONAI for packaging, with material-specific consortia underneath. WEEE goes through the national RAEE Register.
Packaging Authority
CONAI
Material Consortia
6 (COMIECO, COREPLA, etc.)
Fee Basis
Per kg per material (CAC)
CONAI & Material Consortia
CONAI coordinates the EPR system, but each material type has its own consortium that handles collection, sorting, and recycling:
- COMIECO — Paper and cardboard
- COREPLA — Plastic
- RICREA — Steel
- CIAL — Aluminium
- RILEGNO — Wood
- COREVE — Glass
Contributo Ambientale CONAI (CAC)
The CAC is a per-kg fee that varies by material. The 2026 rates are approximately:
| Material | CAC per kg (2026) |
|---|---|
| Paper / cardboard | ~€0.005 |
| Plastic | €0.15 – €0.29 |
| Glass | ~€0.02 |
| Aluminium | ~€0.01 |
| Steel | ~€0.005 |
| Wood | ~€0.005 |
Note: Plastic CAC rates are eco-modulated — recyclable packaging pays the lower rate, non-recyclable pays the higher rate.
Declaration Cadence by Threshold
How often you declare and pay depends on your prior-year CAC total:
File by 20 January of the following year
File by 20 April, 20 July, 20 October, 20 January
File by the 20th of the following month
Non-EU companies must appoint an Italian authorised representative to fulfil EPR obligations.
Lead time: approximately 14 days.
Mandatory Environmental Labelling
Since 1 January 2023, all packaging placed on the Italian market must carry environmental labelling with:
- Material identification code (per Decision 97/129/EC)
- Sorting and disposal instructions in Italian
- For multi-component packaging, each separable component must be labelled
The labelling can be applied to the packaging itself or, for very small items, communicated via digital channels (website, app). Amazon has begun requesting packaging-labelling proof from Italian sellers.
WEEE EPR — RAEE Register
WEEE producers must register with the national RAEE Register (Registro AEE). The system covers all electrical and electronic equipment categories. Lead time: approximately 30 days.
Key Deadlines
Calculate your Italy EPR costs
Estimate your CONAI CAC contributions per material and track your declaration cadence with DutyScope.