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Extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging in Hungary

Hungary’s packaging stream is governed by the Waste Act 2012 CLXXXV, Decree 442/2012 (XII.29.) on packaging waste, and – crucially – the new Government Decree 80/2023 (III.14.) that launched a modern EPR system on 1 July 2023. The Government granted a 35-year concession to MOL Hulladékgazdálkodási Zrt. (MOHU), which now organises nationwide collection and recycling, while enforcement sits with the Országos Hulladékgazdálkodási Hatóság (OHH). Together they form the backbone of EPR Hungary and drive Hungary packaging recycling targets.

Who must register for packaging EPR in Hungary

  • Hungarian manufacturers/packers placing packaged goods on the market.

  • Importers or intra-EU acquirers who are the first to bring packaged products into Hungary.

  • Distance sellers without a Hungarian establishment (must appoint a local representative).

What the package includes

All primary, secondary and transport packaging made of paper & cardboard, plastics (incl. PET, HDPE, films), glass, metals (steel, aluminium), wood or composites once first marketed. Decree 442/2012 also captures single-use carrier bags and refill-on-site packs.

Threshold

There is no de-minimis exemption: one item triggers obligations under EPR packaging Hungary. The only size-related relief is that the audited “declaration of completeness” applies only if annual quantities exceed 80 t glass / 50 t paper / 30 t plastics + metals.

EPR registration procedure in Hungary

  • Determine the 8-digit KF code (circular-product code) for each packaging type.

  • Open an account in MOHU’s EPR portal and in the state OKIR system; both are mandatory before first sale.

  • Sign the MOHU service contract and pay the one-off enrolment fee to receive your MOHU producer ID – proof of EPR registration Hungary.

  • File quarterly weight declarations (see next section) and settle the MOHU invoice within 15 days.

  • Keep records for five years for OHH audits.

Ready to make extended producer responsibility effortless for Hungary? Request a personalized EPR fee quote now and start turning regulatory obligations into sustainable value for your brand for cross-border sales!

Authorized representative

Foreign companies shipping packaged goods directly to Hungarian consumers must mandate a Hungarian authorised representative (meghatalmazott képviselő) to fulfil all MOHU and OHH duties, including reporting and fee payment.

Reporting Deadline

  • Q1 sales (January – March)
    • File your declaration with MOHU by 20 April.
    • MOHU issues the invoice on the same day.
    • Payment is due 15 days later (i.e., by 5 May).

  • Q2 sales (April – June)
    • Declare by 20 July.
    • Invoice arrives the same day.
    • Pay within 15 days (by 4 August).

  • Q3 sales (July – September)
    • Declare by 20 October.
    • Invoice issued the same day.
    • Pay within 15 days (by 4 November).

  • Q4 sales (October – December)
    • Declare by 20 January of the following year.
    • Invoice issued the same day.
    • Pay within 15 days (by 4 February of the following year).

Who Assumes Responsibility?

  • Hungarian manufacturers / packers carry full responsibility as soon as a product is first placed on the Hungarian market.

  • Importers or intra-EU acquirers assume the same full liability at customs clearance or arrival—unless the product is already registered upstream.

  • Foreign distance sellers become liable—acting through a Hungary-based authorised representative—when they make a direct B2C sale to a Hungarian consumer.

  • MOHU (the concession-holder PRO) takes on the operational duties of collection and recycling from the moment the membership contract is signed.

  • OHH – Hungarian Waste Management Authority keeps the producer register, performs market-surveillance audits and issues fines for non-compliance.

Duties of Each Group Who Is Responsible

  • Producers / importers: obtain MOHU ID, classify packaging with KF codes, pay quarterly EPR fees, file data on time, and display MOHU registration on invoices.

  • Authorised representative: hold Hungarian tax number, maintain mandate, submit reports & payments, receive OHH correspondence.

  • MOHU: meet EU recycling targets (65 % by 2025; 70 % by 2030), operate the blue-bin network, audit member data, and forward statistics to OHH – underpinning Hungary packaging recycling performance.

  • OHH / Ministry of Energy: publish compliant-producer lists and can fine breaches up to HUF 200 000 per infringement from 1 April 2025.

Stay ahead of global EPR requirements with our all-in-one compliance platform. Book a free demo today to see how easily you can register and report,whether it’s packaging, electronics, batteries, textiles, or any other regulated stream, anywhere in the world.              

Extended producer responsibility for packaging in Hungary

Hungary added textile products (clothing, footwear, household linen and accessories) to its national EPR framework with Government Decree 275/2023 (VI. 29.) on Textile-Waste Management Activities, issued under the umbrella of Government Decree 80/2023 (III. 14.) that sets the cross-stream rules for the concession-based system run by MOHU Hulladékgazdálkodási Zrt. 
Regulatory control lies with the Országos Hulladékgazdálkodási Hatóság (OHH) inside the Ministry of Energy, making it the reference body for Hungarian Waste Management Authority EPR. From 1 January 2025 separate collection of textile waste becomes mandatory EU-wide, and Hungary will finance it via the existing EPR fee (“EPR-díj”) charged and invoiced by MOHU.
This brings textiles under the broader EPR Hungary umbrella and contributes to national Hungary packaging recycling targets.

Who must register for EPR textile in Hungary

  • Any Hungarian manufacturer or packer that first places textile products on the domestic market.

  • Importers / intra-EU acquirers of finished textiles or footwear.

  • Distance-selling companies with no Hungarian establishment – they must act via an authorised representative.

What the package includes

Textile EPR covers goods listed in Annex 1, point 1.10 of Decree 80/2023 – essentially all apparel, household textiles, footwear and fashion accessories, plus their sales packaging (boxes, poly-bags, hang-tags).

Threshold

There is no de-minimis exemption: selling even one T-shirt or pair of shoes triggers obligations under EPR registration Hungary. The only relief is MOHU’s “small-fee” regime: if total annual EPR fee across all streams is ≤ HUF 50 000, declarations move from quarterly to annual.

EPR registration procedure in Hungary

  • Identify the KF-code for each textile product (KF 1.10.xx).
  • Create producer accounts in the MOHU EPR portal and the state OKIR system before any sale.
  • Sign the MOHU service contract and receive your MOHU ID – proof of registration.
  • Submit quarterly weight declarations (see below) and pay the invoiced EPR fee within 15 days.
  • Retain documentation for five years for possible OHH audit.
Ready to make extended producer responsibility effortless for Hungary? Request a personalized EPR fee quote now and start turning regulatory obligations into sustainable value for your brand for cross-border sales!

Authorized Representative

A foreign business shipping textiles directly to Hungarian consumers must appoint a Hungarian “meghatalmazott képviselő” to handle all filings, fee payments and inspections under the Hungarian Waste Management Authority EPR regime.

Reporting Deadline

  • Q1 (January–March): Submit your data to MOHU by 20 April; the invoice is issued the same day and payment is due 15 days later.

  • Q2 (April–June): Submit by 20 July; invoice issued the same day and payment due within 15 days.

  • Q3 (July–September): Submit by 20 October; invoice issued the same day and payment due within 15 days.

  • Q4 (October–December): Submit by 20 January of the following year; invoice issued the same day and payment due within 15 days (per MOHU’s schedule)

Who Assumes Responsibility?

  • Hungarian manufacturers / packers carry full liability as soon as a product is first sold on the domestic market.

  • Importers or intra-EU acquirers assume full liability at customs clearance or arrival if the product hasn’t already been registered upstream.

  • Foreign distance sellers become liable—through a Hungary-based authorised representative—when they make a direct B2C sale.

  • MOHU operates the collection and recycling system from the moment you sign a membership contract.

  • OHH (the Hungarian Waste Management Authority) maintains the producer registry, conducts market-surveillance audits and enforces compliance with fines.

Duties of Each Group Who Is Responsible

  • Producers / importers: obtain MOHU ID, code products, file quarterly weights, pay EPR fees, and mark invoices with the phrase “EPR-díj fizetve” (VAT exempt).

  • Authorised representative: hold Hungarian tax number, maintain mandate, submit declarations/payments, receive authority correspondence.

  • MOHU: hit 2027 textile targets (collection ≥ 25 %, reuse ≥ 10 %, recycling ≥ 45 %), expand street-side textile containers (> 6 000 units by 2027) and forward statistics to OHH.

  • OHH / Ministry of Energy: publish compliant-producer lists, cross-check customs/tax data, impose sanctions and suspend non-compliant EPR IDs.

Stay ahead of global EPR requirements with our all-in-one compliance platform. Book a free demo today to see how easily you can register and report,whether it’s packaging, electronics, batteries, textiles, or any other regulated stream, anywhere in the world.
October 17, 2024 1673
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