Brazil's Chamber committee backs mandatory plastic labeling for products

The Chamber of Deputies' Industry, Trade and Services Committee approved a proposal that would make it mandatory to label the type of plastic used in manufactured, imported or sold products in Brazil. The draft, presented by Deputy Alexandre Lindenmeyer (PT‑RS), consolidates three bills (PL 1071/25, PL 1242/25 and PL 5321/25) and aligns Brazil’s rules with European Union packaging regulations.

The measure creates a National Transparency Policy on Plastic Materials, requiring disclosure of health and environmental risks and the inclusion of a recyclability index and “design for recycling” criteria. It also introduces tax incentives for companies using certified environmentally‑friendly materials or post‑consumer recycled content, and extends reverse‑logistics obligations to plastic packaging. A progressive target of at least 10 % recycled content in packaging is set to be reached within five years of the law’s enactment.

Deputy Lindenmeyer cited examples from France and South Korea, stating, “In those countries clear labeling of recyclability substantially improves the efficiency of automated sorting plants, raising the purity of separated fractions.” The proposal now moves to the Consumer Defense and Constitution & Justice committees before requiring full approval by the Chamber and the Senate.