Summary: CGlobal, the EPR consulting division of H2 Compliance, is expanding its strategic support to help businesses navigate the fragmented, high-stakes regulatory landscape across North, Central, and South America.
The landscape of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is evolving. What was once a collection of localized mandates has transformed into a complex, hemispheric reality. For businesses operating across the Americas, this shift presents a clear challenge: how do you maintain compliance, track evolving requirements, and educate your teams when the regulatory environment is changing at different speeds in every country?
At CGlobal, the EPR consulting division of H2 Compliance, we have spent years mastering these complexities. Today, we are proud to announce that we are expanding our footprint from North America to support our clients across the Americas region.
Why is a Unified EPR Strategy Essential for the Americas?
As new laws are enacted and enforcement intensifies, compliance is shifting from a background task to a central operational pillar. Throughout 2026, we have witnessed significant movement across the continent:
Argentina
- Argentina’s EPR landscape is mainly shaped by provincial regulations.
- Electrical and electronic waste is the most developed EPR-related product stream in the country.
- Several provinces have introduced programs for the collection, return and recycling of electronic equipment.
- Some provincial frameworks place responsibilities on manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers.
- Battery requirements are also developing, particularly for portable and rechargeable batteries in certain jurisdictions.
- At the federal level, primary batteries must meet product safety and heavy-metal requirements.
- Packaging is currently addressed mainly through general waste policies and specific rules for certain types of containers.
- Requirements can vary significantly depending on the province where a company operates or sells products.
- Companies with a local presence may need to assess both national and provincial requirements.
- The regulatory trend is moving toward broader producer responsibility and more formal collection systems.
Brazil
- Brazil has one of the most established reverse logistics frameworks in Latin America.
- The national system covers several product streams, including electronics, batteries and packaging.
- Manufacturers and importers are generally responsible for supporting the collection and recycling of covered products.
- Companies can comply through their own programs or by joining collective systems managed by specialized organizations.
- Electronic waste rules currently focus primarily on household electrical and electronic products.
- Batteries may be subject to product standards, labeling, registration, reporting and end-of-life collection requirements.
- Packaging rules cover major materials such as paper, cardboard, plastic, glass and metal.
- Plastic and glass packaging are increasingly subject to dedicated material-specific requirements.
- Brazilian states may impose additional registration, reporting and recycling requirements alongside the national system.
- The regulatory trend is toward higher recycling targets, stronger traceability and greater use of recycled content.
Chile
- Chile has a national EPR system covering several priority product categories.
- Packaging is currently one of the country’s most developed and active EPR streams.
- The packaging system covers both household and commercial or industrial packaging.
- Producers are responsible for supporting and financing the collection and recycling of packaging placed on the market.
- Companies generally comply through approved individual or collective management systems.
- Electrical and electronic equipment has now been incorporated into the country’s EPR framework.
- Small batteries are regulated together with electrical and electronic equipment.
- New collection and recycling requirements for electronics and small batteries will be phased in from 2028.
- Companies must provide information on the covered products and packaging they introduce into Chile.
- Chile’s regulatory trend is toward a broader and more integrated circular-economy system.
Colombia
- Colombia has active EPR systems for electronics, batteries and packaging.
- Electrical and electronic equipment is divided into consumer products and equipment intended for industrial or professional use.
- The requirements that apply can depend on the product type, customs classification and annual sales or import volumes.
- Producers of covered consumer electronics may need to join or establish an approved collection and recycling system.
- Industrial and professional electronics are also subject to end-of-life management requirements, although the compliance model is different.
- Portable batteries are generally regulated as part of the electronics framework.
- Vehicle starter batteries are covered by a separate collection and management system.
- Packaging rules cover common materials such as paper, cardboard, plastic, glass and metal.
- Companies placing covered packaged products on the market must support collection and recycling activities.
- Colombia is strengthening its framework through additional requirements for plastics, recycled content and the tracking of recovery results.
Uruguay
- Uruguay has active EPR frameworks for electronics, batteries and packaging.
- The country has recently strengthened and expanded its rules for electrical and electronic equipment.
- Electronics are divided into general-use products and equipment designed for specialized industrial or professional applications.
- Importers and manufacturers of general-use electronics must be registered and covered by an approved waste-management plan.
- Specialized equipment follows a different model, with waste generally managed directly by the company generating it.
- Battery rules cover large batteries used in vehicles, machinery and stationary energy-storage systems.
- Covered battery producers and importers must participate in an approved collection and management plan.
- Packaging legislation covers products placed on the domestic market, with a strong focus on consumer packaging.
- Companies generally comply by joining an approved collective management plan.
- Uruguay’s regulatory trend is toward tighter market-access controls, expanded registration and stronger recovery targets.
How CGlobal Simplifies EPR Compliance Across the Americas
Our expansion is designed to provide the clarity, regulatory transparency, and stability you need during this transition. By consolidating your compliance strategy under one partner, you gain:
- Cohesive Data & Tracking: A centralized system to track evolving mandates, ensuring you stay ahead of new requirements as they emerge across the region.
- A Unified Strategy: A single point of contact for your compliance obligations, providing the expert education and guidance needed to navigate complex, new regulatory landscapes as they scale.
- Global Continuity: As part of the Landbell Group, we are uniquely positioned to support your EPR needs globally. We bring the lessons learned from mature markets to the Americas, while our local teams ensure you have a truly international perspective on your compliance commitments.
Navigating the Future Together
We don’t believe in “one-size-fits-all” compliance. We provide the high-touch, personalized outreach and strategic planning required to manage your environmental obligations effectively. Whether you are navigating packaging, electronics, textiles, or batteries, we are here to ensure your operations remain resilient and compliant.
As EPR frameworks grow in scope and ambition, your business needs a partner who is always a step ahead. From Canada to the Southern Cone, CGlobal is ready to help you navigate the future of EPR.
Ready to streamline your compliance strategy? Our Americas team is currently mapping the emerging regulatory milestones for the region. Contact us for more information.
Published July 20th, 2026