Gantner: The ROP cannot be governed by the president of NFOŚiGW. Dispute over UC100 and billions of zlotys

In a podcast episode, Aleksandra Ptak-Iglewska discusses with Andrzej Gantner about the ongoing dispute regarding the future of the Extended Producer Responsibility (ROP) in Poland. Various agricultural and food industry representatives are mobilizing to propose changes to the ROP legislation. Nineteen industry unions, representing numerous food producers, have sent a letter advocating for a new team to rewrite the ROP bill and are calling for a change in leadership, criticizing Minister Sowińska's performance. Gantner highlights concerns about centralization, competition limitations, and the financial implications of the new packaging fee system, which could reach 5 billion PLN annually. He argues for a market-based alternative and emphasizes the need for a cross-sectoral team to address these issues. The discussion also touches on the impact of new regulations on food prices and the responsibilities for recycling costs in Poland.