Federal Level

Law of 21 March 1994 on the Prevention and Management of Packaging Waste: This law implements the EU's "Directive on Packaging and Packaging Waste (94/62/EC)", stipulates the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system, and has been revised several times.

Royal Decrees: These are used to implement the above - mentioned law, specifying details such as the definition and requirements of packaging, the recycling targets for packaging waste, the calculation method of eco - contributions, and the recycling and reuse of packaging materials.

Regional Level

Flanders Region

Flemish Waste Material Cycle Plan (VLAREMA): It is a waste management framework that covers packaging waste and promotes waste prevention, reuse, and recycling.

Relevant Decrees: These are used to implement the specific provisions of VLAREMA, such as decrees on waste management, permits for waste treatment facilities, and management of specific waste streams.

Wallonia Region

Walloon Waste Management Plan (PWD): It aims to reduce waste generation, improve resource efficiency, and minimize the environmental impact.

Relevant Decrees: These are used to implement the specific provisions of PWD, such as decrees on waste management, permits for waste treatment facilities, and the extended producer responsibility system.

Brussels Capital Region

Brussels Capital Region Waste Management Plan: It aims to achieve a circular economy, reduce waste generation, and increase the resource recovery rate.

Relevant Decrees: These are used to implement the specific provisions of this plan, such as decrees on waste management, permits for waste treatment facilities, and management of specific waste streams.