Report of reusable packaging

Reusable packaging is subject to reporting requirements the first time it is made available for the purpose of undergoing a number of trips or cycles by being refilled or reused for the same purpose.
Read more about when it is considered a reusable packaging here.

What needs to be reported:

The Environmental Agency's website specifies what needs to be reported by June 1, 2025.

You can read more about it here (Danish)

This includes that companies that made reusable packaging available before December 31, 2024, must report the actual quantities of reusable packaging made available in 2024 by material category by June 1, 2025.

However, there are ongoing discussions between DPA and the authorities regarding whether the above is correct, which is why VANA is awaiting this clarification.

Special Note on Responsibility Placement for Reusable Packaging

There is still a lack of clarification from the authorities regarding the responsibility placement and registration of reusable packaging under producer responsibility. This is because it is not necessarily the same company that places reusable packaging on the market and is also responsible for take-back and thus recycling of the packaging in a reuse loop, such as for euro pallets and IBC tanks.

VANA has continuously made the authorities aware that this is a significant challenge. The Environmental Protection Agency has stated that they are working on guidance that can address this.

For the time being, we can only recommend that you contact DPA, which, as the registration authority, can make decisions regarding responsibility placement. We will inform you as soon as there is any clarification from the authorities.