Extended Producer Responsibility Act of 2022 (Republic Act No. 11898).

The Republic Act No. 11898, which amends Republic Act No. 9003, focuses on extended producer responsibility for plastic packaging waste in the Philippines. The Act aims to enhance waste management practices by holding producers accountable for the entire life cycle of their products, promoting waste reduction, recovery, and recycling. It establishes a national framework for extended producer responsibility within three months of its effectivity, emphasizing the reduction of non-environmentally friendly products and the adoption of reusable and recyclable materials. The Act also mandates the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to formulate rules and regulations within 90 days to implement its provisions effectively. Furthermore, the Act requires obligated enterprises and Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs) to fund and operate Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs in compliance with the law. It also establishes the National Ecology Center to oversee EPR programs, monitor compliance, and provide expert assistance in waste management. The Act emphasizes sustainable consumption and production, aiming to minimize natural resource use, toxic materials, and waste generation over a product's life cycle. A Joint Congressional Oversight Committee is created to monitor the Act's implementation and oversee the functions of implementing agencies.