Overview

On July 26th, 2018, the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MINAMBIENTE) of Colombia published Resolution 1407/2018, aimed at regulating the environmental management of paper waste, cardboard, plastic, glass, and metal packaging.

Key Provisions

Among its most relevant aspects, the Resolution mandates that producers and manufacturers formulate, implement, and maintain an environmental management plan for packaging and packages.

It establishes specific goals for the percentage of re-use of packaging and packages that producers must achieve. This percentage is tied to the total weight of products placed in the market annually. For instance, in the year 2021, 10% of the total amount of packages and packaging placed in the market must be re-used.

Responsibilities

Marketers and distributors are also impacted, as they are required to collaborate with producers and manufacturers in implementing their environmental management plans. Furthermore, the Resolution involves the final consumer by mandating that they separate packaging and package waste.

The Resolution officially came into effect on August 2nd, 2018.