Philippines Extended Producer Responsibility Act (RA 11898)

The Extended Producer Responsibility Act of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 11898) is a landmark environmental law enacted on 23 July 2022 and entering into force on 13 August 2022. It amended the existing Ecological Solid Waste Management Act (RA 9003) and institutionalised an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system for plastic packaging waste.

Administered by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the Act requires large enterprises with total assets of at least PHP 100 million to implement plastic packaging waste collection and recycling programmes. Covered items include sachets, labels, laminates, flexible plastics, rigid plastic containers (bottles and containers), plastic bags, and polystyrene.

Companies must meet phased recovery targets either individually or through a Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO). As of 2026, the nationwide plastic diversion rate has reached 55.98%, substantially exceeding the mandated 40% target. The Act also establishes annual compliance reporting requirements verified by independent third-party audits, together with a system of progressive fines for non-compliant enterprises.