Plastic bottles are part of everyday life for many people, whether on the go, at the office, or during sports. In recent years, the materials used to make these bottles have come under increasing scrutiny, especially due to EU-level regulations. Consumers are paying more attention to which chemical substances may be present in their bottles. One of the most well-known and controversial substances is bisphenol A (BPA). BPA is often incorrectly referred to as a plasticizer. It has been heavily criticized for years because of its hormone-like effects and potential health risks, not only in plastic bottles.

If you’re selling or shipping products to Croatia, there’s one topic you can’t ignore: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). This regulation requires companies to take responsibility for the entire lifecycle of their products. And it’s not just aimed at businesses based in Croatia – EPR also applies to exporters from the EU and abroad.

Clear EPR obligations already apply in many European countries. Manufacturers and retailers are responsible for the entire life cycle of their packaging and must register with the relevant national systems and pay licence fees. But what is the situation in Switzerland?