Italy (IT)
CONAI
Last verified: Jun 13, 2026
Businesses placing packaged goods on the Italian market must join CONAI, classify their packaging by material, and pay the Environmental Contribution (CAC) based on volume.
- Regulatory Authority
- Consorzio Nazionale Imballaggi (CONAI)
- Official Registration
- https://www.conai.org
- Deadline
- Membership must be in place before placing packaged goods on the market. The Environmental Contribution (CAC) is declared periodically based on packaging volume.
- Registration Fee
- 50.00 EUR
- Reporting Frequency
- Quarterly
- Applies to Marketplaces
- Yes, marketplace sellers shipping packaged goods into Italy are expected to hold a valid CONAI membership.
Who Must Register
Producers and importers who place packaged goods on the Italian market must become CONAI members, including non-resident businesses selling into Italy.
Exemption Threshold
Small quantities may qualify for a simplified "forfait" contribution scheme rather than the standard declaration process.
Registration Steps
- Register as a CONAI member (producer/importer).
- Classify your packaging by material (paper, plastic, glass, metal, wood).
- Declare packaging volumes and pay the Environmental Contribution (Contributo Ambientale CONAI).
- File periodic declarations according to your assigned reporting frequency.
Ongoing Fee Structure
The Environmental Contribution (CAC) is charged per kilogram of packaging material and varies by material type.
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Administrative fines and potential exclusion from the Italian market for unlicensed packaging.
Required Documentation
Company registration details, packaging material breakdown, and volume estimates.
Sources
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