The amendment of the Resource Circulation Promotion Act (the “Act”; formerly known as the Resource Recycling Act) was passed in the third reading by the Legislative Yuan in June 2026, thereby completing the legislative amendment process.
This amendment represents the most significant revision since the initial enactment of the Act in 2002. While the original legislation focused primarily on the traditional recycling and treatment of waste, the amended Act expands the concept of resource utilization to cover the entire product life cycle, including product design, manufacturing, use, and recycling. Notably, the amended Act emphasizes sustainability and circularity at the product design stage. Key points of particular relevance to businesses are summarized as follows:
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