Training Agenda
Module 1. Introduction to Extended Producer Responsibility (ROP)
- Definition and essence of the ROP
- Objectives of the extended producer responsibility system
- Producers' financial and organisational responsibility
Module 2. Legal basis of the ROP in the European Union
- Waste Directive and requirements of Article 8a
- Minimum requirements for ROP systems
- PPWR as a new regulatory framework for packaging
Module 3. Directions of change and legislative process in Poland
- Objectives of the revision of packaging legislation
- History of the implementation of the ROP
- Current state of the bill and model of the Polish system
Module 4. Draft new Packaging Act
- Planned entry into force of the new legislation
- Integration of ROP, SUP and bailout obligations
- Key changes for entrepreneurs
Module 5. Participants and organisation of the new ROP system
- Roles of individual participants
- Tasks of producers, local governments and public institutions
- Organisation of financial flows and responsibilities
Module 6. Main assumptions of the new ROP model
- Packaging fee
- Transition period and target model of operation
- Changes in the implementation of recycling obligations
- Incentives for reusable packaging
Module 7. New manufacturer definition
- Who will be covered by the ROP scheme
- Import, online sales and cross-border trade
- Identification of obliged entities
Module 8. Obligations of producers in the ROP system
- Records of packages
- Packaging fee
- BDOs and information obligations
- Packaging design according to PPWR requirements
Module 9. Tasks of the ROP Organisation and oversight of the system
- The role of NFOŚiGW
- Powers of the Minister responsible for Climate Affairs
- Tasks of marshals of voivodships and municipalities
- The role of IOD-PIB
Module 10. ROP and current waste management system
- Comparison of the current model of recovery organisation with the proposed ROP Organisation
- Key organisational and financial differences
Module 11. Records and reporting in the new system
- Packaging records
- Scope of data required
- Quarterly and annual reporting obligations
Module 12. Packaging fee and exemptions
- Charge rules
- Time limits for settlement
- Exemptions and limits of obligations
- Penalties for incorrect settlements
Module 13. Legislative process and summary
- Further stages of legislative work
- Schedule for the implementation of the system
- Key conclusions for entrepreneurs
Module 14. Summary. Question and Answer Session
Training details
The training will take place online (platform to be agreed) and will last 8 teaching hours (i.e. 6 clock hours) with the required breaks. Those taking part in the training must have internet access and a device serving the selected online meeting platform.
After buying a product, you will be contacted to choose the training period. The training period is selected from the 3 proposed dates. Once the decision has been taken, the deadline can be postponed once, but reporting the desire to change to a minimum of 24 hours before, as the host takes time to prepare for each dedicated training, learning about your organisations from publicly available sources.
Training covers up to 10 participants.
Who's the training for?
The training shall be aimed at companies and persons responsible for placing packaging and packaging products on the market, implementing environmental obligations and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The course will be particularly valuable for organisations wishing to prepare properly for the implementation of the new Extended Producer Responsibility System, reduce regulatory risks and properly manage packaging obligations.
In particular:
- manufacturers placing products in packages on the domestic market,
- importers and intra-Community purchasers of packaging products,
- traders placing packaging on the market,
- exporters and entities engaged in cross-border sales,
- representatives of the FMCG, retail and e-commerce industries,
- distributors and operators in the packaging supply chains,
- environmental managers and professionals,
- persons responsible for keeping records and reporting in BDO,
- experts and managers on ESG, sustainable development and the circular economy,
- compliance, internal audit and regulatory compliance,
- staff of quality, packaging, shopping and logistics departments,
- persons responsible for the design and development of packaging,
- representatives of recovery organisations, advisory firms and legal offices supporting environmental entrepreneurs,
- board members and managers responsible for managing regulatory and strategic risks,
- all persons interested in the practical preparation of the organisation for the implementation of the new obligations arising from the ROP, PPWR, SUP and the bailout system.
