Kazakhstan mandates 30% recycled content proof for packaging producers

Kazakhstan's Order No. 253 of 6 October 2026 sets rules requiring producers of oil, polymer, glass, paper and cardboard packaging, as well as battery makers, to confirm that at least 30% of the relevant raw material is recycled domestically. Producers must file supporting documents with the extended producer responsibility operator twice a year, by 20 July and 20 January, with the rules taking effect from October 2026.

Why this mattersA binding domestic recycled-content floor forces Kazakh packaging manufacturers to prove local recycling supply chains or risk non-compliance with EPR rules.

• Order No. 253 dated 6 October 2026 approves confirmation rules for recycled waste use in production
• Minimum recycled content set at 30% for oils, polymer, glass, paper and cardboard packaging, and batteries
• Confirmation required separately for each product and waste type
• Producers must submit applications twice yearly, by 20 July and 20 January
• Required evidence covers environmental permits, waste collection and transport records, processing logs and sales reports
• Rules apply from October 2026, with late submissions not considered

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