Romania
Where fishing gear EPR stands in Romania
Fishing gear EPR in Romania is partly in force. The legal framework exists, but no operational scheme is running yet. OG 6/2021 mandates EPR for plastic-containing fishing gear, and HG 1655/2024 (effective 21 December 2024) sets a Black Sea collection quota and market-placement reporting.
Romania is a Black Sea country, so the fishing-gear rules point at the Black Sea quota specifically, not general inland waters. The edge case matters because most EU fishing-gear obligations track open-sea and coastal zones.
Who the fishing gear rules cover in Romania
The scope covers producers of plastic-containing fishing gear placed on the Romanian market. No de minimis or small-producer exemption is known.
What makes this cell unusual is the gap between law and practice. HG 1655/2024 sets reporting, but no register or PRO exists to receive it.
No fee structure is in force, no collection scheme is operational, and no authorised representative route has been confirmed. This contrasts with streams like packaging or WEEE, where the infrastructure is established.
No registration steps, fee amounts, or specific deadlines are confirmed beyond the HG 1655/2024 framework. Sanctions fall under OG 6/2021.
Frequently asked questions about fishing gear EPR in Romania
Common questions for fishing gear producers.
What does fishing gear EPR mean in Romania?
It means Romania has adopted the legal basis for EPR on plastic-containing fishing gear (OG 6/2021 and HG 1655/2024), but no operational scheme, register or PRO exists yet. The status is partial.
Who has to register for fishing gear EPR in Romania?
Producers of plastic-containing fishing gear placed on the Romanian market. In practice, no register is open, so registration is not yet possible.
How much does fishing gear EPR cost in Romania?
No fee structure is in force. OG 6/2021 mandates EPR schemes, but none is operational and no contribution rate has been set.
When are fishing gear reports due in Romania?
HG 1655/2024 sets market-placement reporting for Black Sea fishing gear, but the practical compliance route is not yet established. No specific filing deadline is confirmed.
For the full picture of Romanian EPR obligations across all streams, see the country overview.
