Subsidiary Legislation 549.175 – Extended Producer Responsibility (Tobacco Filters Containing Plastic) Regulations, published by Legal Notice 126 of 2025 [Download], establisahes obligations for producers of tobacco filters containing plastic in accordance with the extended producer responsibility (EPR) framework.

Under these regulations, producers of tobacco filters containing plastic are required to:

  • Join an authorised Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) for Tobacco Filters containing Plastic, and
  • Register with the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) and renew such registration as necessary.

These provisions give effect to national obligations under Directive (EU) 2019/904 (Single-Use Plastics Directive) on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment, specifically targeting waste prevention and improved waste management practices for plastic-containing tobacco products.

Application Forms:

Registration & Renewal Form for Producers:

Form K – Registration Form as a Producer of Tobacco Filters containing Plastic. Form

Producer Responsibility Organisations (PRO) form:

Application to operate a Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) for Tobacco Filters containing Plastic. Form