Introduction
This page concerns the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2022/1616 on recycled plastic materials and articles
This page provides resources and information for the recyclers of plastic FCM and other actors involved in the supply chain of recycled plastic FCMs, including converters.
This page is updated regularly before and after the entry into force on 10 October of Regulation (EU) 2022/1616. So, please check it regularly for new information.
Register and Registration
From the entry into force of the Regulation (expected first week of October) this section will hold the Register established under Article 24.
Several provisions require registration, particularly of recycling installations, of the recycling facilities where these installations are located, of recycling companies, of recycling schemes and of novel recycling technologies. Recyclers are strongly encouraged to register recycling installations and recycling schemes without delay. Registration numbers are required in compliance documentation from entry into force.
How to register:
Please complete the following online forms as appropriate:
n.b. 3rd January 2023: The online forms at the current stage will not be accessible due to a system upgrade :
- Recycling installations: complete the online form
This will result in a Recycling Installation Number (‘RIN’), you could find attached an example of a complete form for recycling installations. - Recycling facilities: complete the online form
This will result in a Recycling Facility Number (‘RFN’)
You send this form when your register the first recycling installation. In case multiple recycling installations are located at that facility please send the form only once, but ensure that it is clear that all installations are located at this facility. You could find attached an example of a complete form for recycling facilities. - Recyclers: complete the online form
This will result in a Recycling operator number (‘RON’)
In case you are registering multiply recycling installations or facilities operated by the same recycling company, please coordinate the registration thereof internally in the recycling company and send the form only once. You could find attached an example of a complete form for recycling companies. - Recycling Scheme Managers: complete the online form
Please also include the above form for obtaining a Recycling operator number (Please note that recyclers participating in the scheme should register their recycling installation independently register using the forms provided above. Where the manager of the scheme is also the recycler, they need to both register the scheme, the installation, facility and the operator.). You could find attached an example of a complete form for recycling schemes.
Watch this website regularly for updates to the register and check it for correctness. Inform us by re-sending the form without delay if incorrect. During the first weeks after entry into force we expect a large number of registrations, therefore it may take some times before updates are processed and questions are answered. Sending reminders will not facilitate this process. If known and applicable, please put RECYC0XXX number in subject.
For the time being it is not possible to notify in accordance with chapter IV ‘novel technologies’.
Please note that Regulation (EU) No 2022/1616 requires also notification of the competent authorities of the territory where the respective entity (installation, recycling operator, etc.) is located. Below you can find the addresses of competent authorities in the Member States.
The register of authorised recycling processes will be published here as soon as the first recycling processes have been authorised (This will be at least all processes for which EFSA published an opinion by the end of October 2022 and for which all data is confirmed); this is expected within a few months after the entry into force of the Regulation.
For additional questions regarding the online forms please use SANTE-FCM-RECYCLING-REGISTER@ec.europa.eu
Please see the Privacy Statement
Templates for Annex II and III
Please find templates in .docx format that can be used to prepare the CMSS and Declaration of Compliance. Language versions, which may be required in some Member States in particular of the CMSS (Annex II) are available in the section below.
Annex II, Annex III.A and Annex III.B
Guidance on the use of the templates: guidance to Annex II and III
To notify to the competent authorities or the submit the compliance monitoring summary sheet, please use the Austrian national contact point on this list of competent authorities. The national contact point will distribute the notifications to the correct local competent authority who will perform controls.
To notify to the competent authorities or to submit the compliance monitoring summary sheet, please use the contact information of the Belgian Federal Public Service. Health, Food chain safety and Environment included on this list of competent authorities.
To enquire about national notification and for the obligation to submit a compliance monitoring summary sheet, please contact the relevant authorities included on this list of competent authorities.
Bulgarian / български: Annex II, Annex III.A and Annex III.B
To notify to the competent authorities or the submit the compliance monitoring summary sheet, please use the contact information of the Croatian competent authorities included on this list of competent authorities.
To notify to the competent authorities or the submit the compliance monitoring summary sheet, please use the contact information of the Cypriot competent authorities included on this list of competent authorities.
To enquire about national notification and for the obligation to submit a compliance monitoring summary sheet, please contact the relevant authorities included on this list of competent authorities.
To notify to the competent authorities or the submit the compliance monitoring summary sheet, please use the contact information of the Danish Veterinary & Food Administration included on this list of competent authorities.
To notify to the competent authorities or the submit the compliance monitoring summary sheet, please use the contact information of the Estonian competent authorities included on this list of competent authorities.
To notify to the competent authorities or the submit the compliance monitoring summary sheet, please use only the contact information of the Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto) included on this list of competent authorities. The Finnish Food Authority will distribute the notifications to the correct local competent authority who will do the notification to our national notify to the competent authorities and perform controls.
To notify to the competent authorities or the submit the compliance monitoring summary sheet, please use the contact information on this page. Please contact the local authority where your entity is located.
For general information please contact: Bureau-4B@dgccrf.finances.gouv.fr, the national contact point.
Please contact the local competent authority (food contact material) at the place where the recycling facility is located:
BVL - Recycling von Kunststoffen für den Kontakt mit Lebensmitteln
To enquire about national notification and for the obligation to submit a compliance monitoring summary sheet, please contact the relevant authorities included on this list of competent authorities.
To notify to the competent authorities or the submit the compliance monitoring summary sheet, please use the contact information of the Hungarian competent authorities included on this list of competent authorities.
To enquire about national notification and for the obligation to submit a compliance monitoring summary sheet, please contact the relevant authorities included on this list of competent authorities.
To notify to the competent Authorities or to submit the compliance monitoring summary sheet, please contact the local competent Authority at the place where the entity (recycling facility, recycling installation, etc.) is located.
To enquire about national notification and for the obligation to submit a compliance monitoring summary sheet, please contact the relevant authorities included on this list of competent authorities.
To notify to the competent authorities or the submit the compliance monitoring summary sheet, please use the contact information of the Lithuanian competent authorities included on this list of competent authorities.
Lithuanian / lietuvių: Annex II, Annex III.A and Annex III.B
To notify to the competent authorities or the submit the compliance monitoring summary sheet, please use the contact information of the competent authorities in Luxembourg included on this list of competent authorities. NOTE: this information is changing and may be outdated, in case of problems with notification please inform the European Commission using the e-mail address for notifications.
To enquire about national notification and for the obligation to submit a compliance monitoring summary sheet, please contact the relevant authorities included on this list of competent authorities.
To enquire about national notification and for the obligation to submit a compliance monitoring summary sheet, please contact the relevant authorities included on this list of competent authorities.
To enquire about national notification and for the obligation to submit a compliance monitoring summary sheet, please contact the relevant authorities included on this list of competent authorities.
To notify to the competent authorities or the submit the compliance monitoring summary sheet, please use the contact information of the Portuguese competent authorities included on this list of competent authorities.
Portuguese / português: Annex II, Annex III.A and Annex III.B
To enquire about national notification and for the obligation to submit a compliance monitoring summary sheet, please contact the relevant authorities included on this list of competent authorities.
To enquire about national notification and for the obligation to submit a compliance monitoring summary sheet, please contact the relevant authorities included on this list of competent authorities.
To enquire about national notification and for the obligation to submit a compliance monitoring summary sheet, please contact the relevant authorities included on this list of competent authorities.
Slovene / slovenščina: Annex II, Annex III.A and Annex III.B
To enquire about national notification and for the obligation to submit a compliance monitoring summary sheet, please contact the relevant authorities included on this list of competent authorities.
To enquire about national notification and for the obligation to submit a compliance monitoring summary sheet, please contact the relevant authorities included on this list of competent authorities.
Correction to Regulation (EU) 2022/1616
Please note that Article 31(1) omits an important date. This provision is therefore subject to a corrigendum; the relevant sub-sentence should read as follows:
‘…or for which an application is submitted in accordance with Articles 17(1) or 22(1) of this Regulation at the latest on 10 July 2023 may be placed on the market until the applicant withdraws its application…’
Please consult the corrigendum for the complete corrected wording of Article 31(1).
Other resources
Complete guidance on the application of the Regulation is being developed, and will be published following a discussion with Member States and stakeholders. Publication is not expected before 2023 as the guidance will be written taking account of the first experiences with the implementation of the Regulation.
Contacts
The Commission accepts questions on the implementation of the Regulation. In case you have a question, please be specific, provide sufficient technical information and where applicable quote relevant provisions of Regulation (EU) 2022/2016 and/or from the available guidance. Please send such questions to SANTE-fcm@ec.europa.eu with in the subject ‘recycling’. This address should not be used for registration.