Slovenia
The Slovenian decree behind fishing gear EPR
Fishing gear EPR in Slovenia comes from the SUP decree (UL RS 132/22), which entered into force on 29 October 2022. The decree covers producers of fishing gear containing plastic, a niche stream in a landlocked country where the practical scope is mostly river and lake gear producers and importers.
The surprising edge case: fishing gear shares a decree with single-use plastics, but it is a separate EPR stream with its own collection and reporting obligations. A producer of plastic-containing nets or traps is covered even if the product never touches the sea.
The registration and reporting route
Here is what the decree requires from producers of plastic-containing fishing gear in Slovenia.
| Duty | Detail |
|---|---|
| Register | With ARSO via gea.arso.gov.si/plastika (within 60 days of decree entry into force) |
| Report | Annual, by 31 March for the previous calendar year (first report: 31 Mar 2024 for 2023) |
| Cost | Fund collection infrastructure for waste fishing gear containing plastic |
| AR | Required under Art 6(5) for foreign producers |
Producers fund the collection infrastructure for waste fishing gear containing plastic. No separate registration fee or per-unit charge is documented.
What changes next for fishing gear EPR in Slovenia
The EU SUP Directive (2019/904) sets the framework. Any changes at EU level would flow through the existing Slovenian decree structure. No separate revision is pending for fishing gear specifically.
Enforcement runs under ZVO-2 and the SUP decree. Fine amounts are not published in a public schedule.
Frequently asked questions about Slovenian fishing gear EPR
Answers for producers and importers of fishing gear containing plastic.
What does fishing gear EPR mean in Slovenia?
It means that producers of fishing gear containing plastic must register with ARSO, fund collection infrastructure and report annually. The obligation comes from the SUP decree (UL RS 132/22), not a separate fishing gear law.
Do foreign or online sellers need an authorised representative in Slovenia?
Yes. A foreign producer must appoint an authorised representative under Art 6(5) of the SUP decree. The AR registers and reports on your behalf through ARSO.
When are fishing gear reports due in Slovenia?
Annual, by 31 March for the previous calendar year. The first report was due 31 March 2024 for the 2023 period.
What changes next for fishing gear EPR in Slovenia?
No separate revision is pending. The stream follows the EU SUP Directive framework. Changes at EU level would apply through the existing Slovenian decree.
