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Belgium has a voluntary deposit-refill system and a mandatory tax on beverage containers that are not refilled.
| Law Summary | THE ECOTAXES ACT OF 1993 would put a tax on non-deposit, non-refillable beverage containers. |
| Date Implemented | Scheduled for January 1, 1993, but delayed indefinitely |
| Containers Covered | All containers not meeting the following requirements: § the container must be reusable at least 7 times § the container must actually be refilled § the container must carry a deposit § the container must show an indication of refillability and the amount of the deposit |
| Beverages Covered |
Beer, soft drinks and soda water |
| Amount of Deposit |
U.S. $0.12 < 50 cl. (voluntary) |
| Fees and Taxes | U.S. $0.52 per liter unless the container complies with the conditions listed in Provisions of the Law |
| Program Success |
Refillables comprise the following percent of market share: |
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