Brazil's Mandatory Reverse Logistics System (Decree 12.688/2025)

Brazil's Mandatory Reverse Logistics System (Decree 12.688/2025) Enacted in late 2025 and effective in 2026, this Brazilian decree mandates manufacturers and importers to implement systems for recovering and recycling plastic packaging. It sets an initial target of 32% recovery and recycling by 2026, with a progressive increase to 50% by 2040. This regulation is a significant step towards Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and improving the circularity of plastics, including flexible types, in the country.