Croatia
What makes Croatia different for fishing gear
Fishing gear EPR in Croatia is one of the country's two newest streams, live only since 31 December 2024, and it comes straight from the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive rather than the older fund ordinances.
What sets the Croatian fee apart is the basis: instead of a tonnage charge, the government decree (NN 137/2024) sets the management fee per piece of fishing gear that contains plastic and pairs it with a minimum annual collection rate for gear sent to recycling.
Who the fishing gear rules cover in Croatia
The surprising case is the foreign seller. A producer based outside Croatia cannot self-register; an authorised representative must file on your behalf through RPPO.
Beyond that, the duty falls on the first business to place fishing gear containing plastic on the Croatian market, whether you manufacture it domestically or import it. There is no volume threshold.
How registration works in Croatia
Registration runs through the e-Građani portal into RPPO. You authenticate with a high-security credential, activate the korisnički pretinac user box, and submit the application form. A unique registration number is assigned on first login.
Where the money goes in Croatia
The fee funds the collection and treatment of waste fishing gear containing plastic. FZOEU contracts the physical collection and recovery operations, and the decree sets a minimum annual collection rate for gear sent to recycling.
There is no registration fee; RPPO is free. The per-piece management fee amount is set by decree NN 137/2024, but no public figure is published. The wider picture across all streams sits on EPR in Croatia.
What changes next in Croatia
Nothing major is dated for this stream beyond what is already in force. The SUP Directive requirement that drove Croatia's scheme is fully transposed.
Enforcement sits under the Waste Management Act (NN 84/21), with misdemeanour fines for failing to register, report or pay, enforced by MINGOR and the environmental inspection.
Frequently asked questions about fishing gear EPR in Croatia
Short answers to what producers ask most about the Croatian rules.
Who has to register for fishing gear EPR in Croatia?
The first business to place fishing gear containing plastic on the Croatian market. This covers nets, lines, traps, floats and any other gear with a plastic component. Foreign producers register through an authorised representative.
How much does fishing gear EPR cost in Croatia?
There is no registration fee. The management fee to FZOEU is set per piece by decree NN 137/2024, but no public per-unit figure is published. Ask FZOEU or your representative for the current schedule.
What happens if I sell without registering?
Failing to register is a misdemeanour under the Waste Management Act (NN 84/21), enforced by MINGOR and the environmental inspection.
Which register covers fishing gear in Croatia?
RPPO, operated by FZOEU. You register through the e-Građani portal and receive a unique registration number. Foreign producers access RPPO through their authorised representative.
Can I handle Croatian fishing gear EPR from abroad?
You can sell into Croatia, but you must appoint an authorised representative in Croatia who registers in RPPO, reports monthly and pays the fee on your behalf. Self-registration from abroad is not possible.
