Dear CTFA Member
Today, the 6th February 2018, is the last day to register as a producer with the Department of Environmental Affairs as per the recently published National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No 59 of 2008) Section 28 Notice (6 December 2017).
All “Producers” as defined in Government Notice 1353, which is inclusive of brand-owners, Importers, Retailers and Material Suppliers using industrial bulk containers (IBCs) below the stipulated 1000 litre threshold, as defined in the notice, and who are engaged in the commercial manufacture, conversion, refurbishment or import of products are required to register with the Minister by the end of today in accordance to the Government Gazetted Notice (by 6 February 2018).
The CTFA urges the above categories to:
- Access the attached Section 28 registration form,
- Complete all company and related information,
- Tick (select) category 1. Paper and Packaging Industry,
- Submit completed forms to enclosed DEA recipients detailed on page two of the registration form.
Thank you