Malta
How registration works in Malta
Packaging EPR in Malta has more moving parts than any other stream. You register with ERA under regulation 21 of S.L. 549.43, receive a registration number that must appear on all invoices and receipts, and renew by 31 March each year.
The following roles carry the obligation:
- Manufacturers of packaging placed on the Maltese market
- Importers bringing packaged goods into Malta
- Distance sellers shipping packaged products to Maltese buyers
After ERA registration, you join an authorised PRO (GreenPak Cooperative Society Ltd or GreenMT Ltd) or self-comply with a financial guarantee. The PRO handles collection, recycling and reporting on your behalf.
Where the money goes in Maltese packaging EPR
The cost has several layers. ERA registration and renewal come first. The PRO sets its contribution rates by packaging type and weight. No per-tonne scheme amounts have been published.
For beverage producers, the BCRS company registration is a one-time EUR 100 fee, separate from the ERA packaging registration. The two systems run in parallel but do not overlap on the same container.
Your reporting duties in Malta
Declarations are annual through your chosen PRO. ERA registration renewal is due by 31 March. Late renewal carries a monthly fee (confirmed for WEEE at EUR 20/month; the exact packaging late-renewal amount has not been specified in local sources).
| Duty | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| ERA registration renewal | ERA | By 31 March |
| Volume declaration | GreenPak or GreenMT | Annual |
| BCRS participation (if beverages) | BCRS Malta | Ongoing |
| Registration number on invoices | All sales documents | Continuous |
A simplified path may exist for very small volumes (under 100 kg per year), but this has not been confirmed in the consolidated S.L. 549.43 text.
Distance sellers and Malta
AR is required for packaging distance sellers under S.L. 549.43 r.21(8), though the provision-level detail could not be re-verified on legislation.mt. The practical route is to appoint an authorised representative who handles ERA registration and PRO membership on your behalf.
The dates ahead for packaging in Malta
The PPWR (Regulation (EU) 2025/40) applies directly across Malta from 12 August 2026. This brings new packaging design requirements, recycled-content targets and reuse obligations. For producers already in the ERA + PRO system, the impact will flow through scheme requirements.
The BCRS deposit system is already live (since November 2022), so Malta has experience running a deposit alongside packaging EPR without double-charging producers.
Frequently asked questions about packaging EPR in Malta
Here are the questions producers ask most often about packaging compliance in Malta.
Does Maltese packaging EPR apply to you?
If you place packaging on the Maltese market as a manufacturer, importer or distance seller, you must register with ERA and join GreenPak, GreenMT, or self-comply. The obligation covers all packaging types.
How much does packaging EPR cost in Malta?
Costs run through ERA registration plus PRO contributions. For beverage containers in the BCRS deposit, the one-time company registration is EUR 100. BCRS covers the EPR for deposit containers, so you do not pay a packaging scheme for those same items.
What happens if I sell without registering?
You would be in breach of S.L. 549.43. ERA registration is a legal requirement, and the registration number must appear on invoices and receipts. Late renewal carries a monthly fee.
Which register covers packaging in Malta?
ERA maintains the packaging producer register under regulation 21 of S.L. 549.43. BCRS Malta runs the separate beverage container deposit register under S.L. 549.134.
