The feasibility and willingness of manufacturers and importers in Vietnam to participate in the Extended Producer Responsibility program

The feasibility and willingness of manufacturers and importers in Vietnam to participate in the Extended Producer Responsibility program

20/06/2026
Extended Producer/Importer Responsibility (EPR) is an environmental strategy/policy which the responsibility of manufacturers for their products is extended to the disposal stage of the product’s lifecycle. In practice, EPR involves manufacturers taking primary responsibility for the proper management of waste products, including waste collection, pre-treatment (such as sorting, cleaning, and pre-processing), and recycling/disposal of those waste products. EPR systems allow manufacturers to extend their responsibilities by contributing the necessary financial resources or directly/indirectly carrying out waste collection, processing/recycling activities, and supporting operational processes from the community. EPR can be implemented individually or in combination.