The Commodity Nomenclature of Foreign Economic Activity (TN VED) is a system of codes used to classify all goods moving across the borders of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries, including Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan.
“We have implemented the principle of extended producer responsibility (EPR). As a result, a state enterprise called ‘Eco Operator’ was created, which is now responsible for collecting recycling fees,” the minister clarified.
According to him, in 2025, “Eco Operator” collected about 60 million soms. These funds will be used for the recycling of plastic, packaging materials, and other goods.
Moreover, Meder Mashiev noted that while cars are not yet included in the recycling fee system, some of their components are already subject to this fee. “Out of 24 product items, several relate to car components, such as glass, tires, and batteries,” he added.
The minister emphasized that the Ministry of Natural Resources will decide on the introduction of a recycling fee for cars based on the results of the EPR system's operation.
The full interview with Minister Meder Mashiev is available and presented through the provided links.
