09/02/2026
Are You Ready for EPR Enforcement in 2026? Here’s Your Guide:
The era of “pay a fee and forget it” is over: South African EPR now requires verified collection, recycling and reporting under Section 18 of the Waste Act — and non-compliance carries serious penalties.
As we move into 2026, the enforcement of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) under Section 18 of the National Environmental Management: Waste Act (Act 59 of 2008) has become more than a regulatory formality for electronic logistics. It is now a fully enforced compliance obligation for electronics...