Regulations
The legislative framework for environmental protection, waste management and the circular economy that matters for business.
This section brings together the key regulations of Georgia and the European Union that affect businesses’ environmental obligations, waste and resource management, product requirements and circular transformation. CERMA’s explanations help readers quickly see who a specific regulation applies to and why it matters for business.
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Waste Management
The core legislative framework for waste management and business obligations related to waste record-keeping, classification, storage and management.
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Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
Obligations of producers and importers regarding the collection, recovery and recycling of specific waste streams.
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Packaging & Plastics
Requirements related to the production, import and use of plastics, single-use products and materials intended to come into contact with food.
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Environmental Compliance
Environmental impact assessment, environmental decisions, liability and the key requirements for business compliance.
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Industrial Activities & Emissions
Industrial emissions, integrated environmental permits, BAT and key environmental requirements for industrial facilities.
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European Regulations
EU circular economy and environmental regulations relevant to companies connected with Georgian businesses and the EU market.
Waste Management
The core legislative framework for waste management and business obligations related to waste prevention, record-keeping, classification, storage and management.
In force Law of Georgia
The core legal framework for waste management, setting out the waste management hierarchy, the obligations of waste producers and holders, record-keeping and reporting, waste management plans, EPR and other key waste management requirements.
Updated • 2025 Resolution No. 422 | 11.08.2015
Defines the rules for waste record-keeping and reporting and the entities required to submit the relevant data electronically. The 2025 amendment updated the responsible authority and the requirements related to the WMS system.
Updated • 2025 Resolution No. 426 | 17.08.2015
Establishes waste codes, classification rules, the determination of hazardous properties and the requirements for initial inventory. The 2025 amendments updated the procedures for submitting documentation to the Agency and for classification.
In force Resolution No. 145 | 29.03.2016
Sets special requirements for the collection, packaging, labelling, temporary storage, traceability and treatment of hazardous waste.
Updated • 2026 Resolution No. 605 | 29.12.2017
Regulates the management of animal by-products not intended for human consumption and animal waste, as well as the requirements for relevant business operators. Significant amendments were made in 2025–2026; under the July 2026 amendment, the entry into force of part of the main requirements was postponed to 1 July 2027, while certain interim disposal rules apply with separate deadlines.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
Obligations of producers and importers regarding the collection, recovery, recycling and management of specific waste streams.
In force №326 | 25.05.2020
Sets EPR requirements for producers and importers of electrical and electronic equipment, as well as rules for the collection and management of the related waste.
In force №324 | 25.05.2020
Sets EPR obligations for producers/importers of batteries and accumulators, including registration, collection and waste management requirements.
In force №325 | 25.05.2020
Regulates the EPR system for tyres and the collection, recovery and recycling of end-of-life tyres.
In force №327 | 25.05.2020
Sets EPR obligations for producers and importers of oils and rules for the collection, regeneration, recovery and management of waste oils.
In force Minister’s Order No. 2-668 | 30.07.2024
Establishes the methodology for calculating targets for the four EPR streams currently in force.
Packaging & Plastics
Requirements related to the production, import and use of plastics, single-use products and materials intended to come into contact with food.
In force Resolution No. 472 | 14.09.2018
Sets requirements for the production, import and sale of plastic, biodegradable and compostable bags in Georgia.
Updated • 2026 Resolution No. 304 | 08.06.2022
Regulates the safety and market placement requirements for plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. Significant amendments were made in 2025–2026.
New • 2026 Amendments to Regulation No. 304 | Resolution No. 303
The 2026 amendments introduce restrictions on certain single-use plastic products intended to come into contact with food. Catering establishments may serve ready-to-eat food in single-use plastic food containers until 1 January 2027, and in single-use plastic cups until 1 July 2027.
Environmental Compliance
Environmental impact assessment, environmental decisions, liability and the key requirements for business compliance.
Updated • 2026 Law of Georgia
Regulates environmental impact assessment (EIA), strategic environmental assessment, screening and scoping, environmental decisions, public participation and related procedures.
Updated • 2026 Law of Georgia
Establishes liability for environmental damage based on the “polluter pays” principle and regulates the prevention and mitigation of significant damage, remedial measures and compensation.
Industrial Activities & Emissions
Industrial emissions, integrated environmental permits, best available techniques (BAT) and key environmental requirements for industrial facilities.
Current • 2026 Law of Georgia
Establishes an integrated environmental permit regime for polluting industrial activities. The law covers the prevention and control of emissions to air, water and land, waste prevention, the use of raw materials, energy efficiency, monitoring and best available techniques (BAT).
European Regulations
EU circular economy and environmental regulations relevant to Georgian businesses operating in the EU market or in the process of aligning with EU requirements.
EU • In force Packaging
The EU’s new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. It covers packaging prevention, recyclability, reuse, recycled content requirements, labelling and producer responsibility.
EU • In force Products
Creates a framework for ecodesign requirements for sustainable products and provides for a digital product passport and requirements for product durability, reparability, resource efficiency and other circular characteristics.
EU • In force Batteries
Sets requirements for battery sustainability, safety, labelling, information, EPR, collection and the treatment of waste batteries.
EU • In force Waste
The core framework of EU waste policy: the waste hierarchy, “polluter pays”, EPR and the key principles of waste management.
EU • In force Single-Use Plastics
Sets requirements for reducing the consumption of certain single-use plastic products, restricting their placement on the market, product design, labelling and EPR.
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