{"id":39336,"date":"2025-09-18T16:59:39","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T14:59:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.i3s.es\/blog\/rd-1055-22-how-to-deal-with-packaging-and-waste-regulation-with-efficiency-and-technology\/"},"modified":"2025-10-14T13:14:41","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T11:14:41","slug":"rd-1055-22-how-to-deal-with-packaging-and-waste-regulation-with-efficiency-and-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.i3s.es\/en\/blog\/rd-1055-22-how-to-deal-with-packaging-and-waste-regulation-with-efficiency-and-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"RD 1055\/22. How to deal with packaging and waste regulation with efficiency and technology."},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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In today’s business landscape, sustainability<\/strong> is no longer an option but a strategic and legal obligation. One of the key regulations that is setting the course in Spain is RD 1055\/22<\/strong>, legislation designed to prevent and reduce the environmental impact of packaging<\/strong> throughout its life cycle. <\/p>

For many companies, especially those that are product producers, complying with the requirements of RD 1055\/22<\/strong> may seem a complex challenge. However, \n with the right tools and strategy<\/span>\n<\/strong> <\/strong>this challenge can be transformed into an opportunity to optimize processes and reinforce the commitment to the environment.<\/span> <\/p>

We will explain how an integrated technology solution can significantly streamline management, especially annual reporting to MITECO<\/strong>, avoiding the headaches that many organizations currently experience.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The spirit of RD 1055\/22 is clear: to promote a circular economy. The main objective is to reduce the amount of packaging<\/strong> entering the market and to promote a model where resources are used more sustainably and efficiently. Instead of the traditional “use and throw away” model, the regulation encourages the reduction, recycling and recovery of packaging materials. <\/p>

This not only extends the life cycle of materials<\/strong>, but also minimizes environmental impact, a goal shared globally.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    If your company markets or distributes packaged products in Spanish territory, RD 1055\/22 assigns you a number of unavoidable responsibilities. Ignoring them is not an option and can lead to significant difficulties. Below is a breakdown of these obligations: <\/p>

    1. Registration in MITECO’s Product Producers Registry<\/strong>. This is the first essential step. All companies concerned should already be registered. Once registration is completed, MITECO assigns a unique code to each company. This number is not a mere administrative formality. It must be compulsorily reported on all sales invoices. It is crucial to bear in mind that if a company operates with several companies making sales in the national territory, each one must include its corresponding code in its respective invoices. <\/li>
    2. Adherence to an Extended Producer Responsibility System (EPRS).<\/strong> Companies must join one or several SCRAPs (such as Ecoembes or Sigre, for example), depending on the nature of their products and packaging. This involves registering packaging materials and making an annual financial contribution. This contribution is calculated on the basis of the weight and type of packaging that has been marketed. Each SCRAP establishes its own rates by type of material, and this information is essential for subsequent calculations. <\/li>
    3. Presentation of the Annual Report to MITECO.<\/strong> This is perhaps one of the most difficult obligations for companies. Annually, producers must declare the quantity and type of containers they have placed on the domestic market. The general deadline is March 31, although in 2025 an extension was set until April 30, probably due to the complexity that this reporting entails for many companies. The information for this report is largely derived from the validated data previously returned by SCRAP after our declaration. In MITECO, weights must be declared in tons, which requires accuracy in the conversion. <\/li>
    4. Inclusion of Specific Information in the Invoices.<\/strong> Sales invoices must contain two key pieces of information derived from RD 1055\/22.<\/li><\/ol>