Need an EPR registration?

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Our experts are ready, so you can focus on growing your business.

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How does an EPR registration work?

Indicate where you want to be EPR compliant

We can arrange it in any EU country.

We do the tricky paperwork and calculations

If you tell us what kind of products and packaging you work with.

Successful,
you are compliant!

Then you can get back to selling worry-free.

What exactly is EPR?

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a European regulation that makes producers responsible for the entire life cycle of their products. So as a manufacturer, you are not only responsible for design and production, but also for product take-back, recycling and eventual disposal.

The ultimate goal is an economic incentive system that encourages producers to sell products that are more easily reused or recycled .

Why is EPR important (to me) now?

New laws have introduced important rules to better address EPR systems across the EU. Although most EU countries already have EPR systems in place, the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive requires all EU countries to introduce EPR schemes for packaging by 2024. This is especially important for e-commerce sellers like you who use packaging!

As an e-commerce vendor, you must register with the appropriate agencies, help with collection, recycling and disposal of waste, and provide reports on your products/materials. These rules vary from country to country, so it is crucial that you know the laws in each country where you do business.

What should I do with EPR as an e-commerce seller?

As an e-commerce vendor, you are required to register with the appropriate government agency or authorized program, fund waste collection, recycling and recovery, as well as provide reports on the quantities of products/materials you market.

These obligations vary by country, so it is essential that you understand the laws for each country in which you do business.

What kind of waste is involved?

EPR categories cover a wide range of products. For example, batteries, end-of-life vehicles (ELV), graphic papers, oils, packaging and electronic waste (WEEE) are covered by EPR.

Where did the EPR legislation come from?

EPR is not a new concept. It originates in EU legislation, namely the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD).

This directive establishes a legal framework for the treatment of waste within the European Union. It aims to protect the environment and human health.

The directive does not specify how EPR should be implemented by member states, so as a result, the interpretation of EPR legislation in practice varies somewhat from country to country. These include differences in the division of responsibilities and costs for the collection and sorting of packaging waste.

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What does it cost?

We can take care of your EPR compliance starting at €159.

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Wherever you sell in Europe.

What will my EPR return be based on?

The fees declared and paid by producers/importers are based on the weight (per ton) of packaging material placed on the market.

EPR systems are thus designed to encourage packaging that is environmentally friendly. They must be designed and produced in a way that makes them easier to reuse or recycle. This ensures that the impact of packaging and packaging waste on the environment is minimized.

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We certainly can. Staxxer handles your cross-border VAT, from application to declaration. With us, you get:

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What is EPR?

The EPR is a policy tool that makes producers responsible for the entire life cycle of their products. They are responsible not only for design and production, but also for product take-back, recycling and ultimate disposal.

The ultimate goal is an economic incentive system that encourages producers to design products that are easier to reuse or recycle.

Am I required to have an EPR registration?

As an e-commerce vendor, you are required to register with the appropriate government agency and/or authorized scheme/program, fund waste collection, recycling and recovery, and provide reports on the quantities of products/materials you market.

These obligations vary worldwide, so it is essential that you research the EPR laws for each country in which you do business.

In which countries can you arrange EPR registration?

In every EU country! Contact us to discuss how we can best help your business. In fact, we can also do EPR registrations for you.

In which countries can you do EPR returns?

In every EU country! When you contact us, we’ll discuss how we can best help your business. In fact, we can also arrange for EPR registration in the countries where you need it.

What about EPR in Germany?

In Germany, you are required to register with the Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister (ZSVR) and depending on the type of EPR products. You are also required to register with the proper authority to obtain a registration number.

In fact, there are several category-specific laws such as the packG, ElektroG and BatterieG. There is also a special register for packaging, the LUCID Packaging Register.

All manufacturers and retailers are required to comply with the provisions of the new German Packaging Law. The regulations therefore apply to anyone supplying packaging to Germany.

What about EPR in France?

In France, all producers must register for packaging waste if they produce waste in France. You must obtain a UIN number by registering with the ADEME. Usually, registration goes through a producer responsibility organization (PRO) that is responsible for obtaining the UIN number on your behalf. To do this, however, you must again first provide all information about the company with supporting documents and the volume of packaging used for the year.

What about EPR in Spain?

In Spain, producers are considered responsible for packaging. You are then expected to complete the following steps:

1. Register for a Spanish NIF tax number if the company does not already have one.
2. Register with one of the approved Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) and obtain a membership certificate.
3. The PRO chosen by the company will help manufacturers register with the Ministry of Environmental Transition and Demographic Challenges of Spain (MITECO), which then issues the EPR number.
4. Make periodic payments to the eco-operator based on its rates and waste volumes (license fee).
5. Submit reports on the amount of packaging marketed for each production year.

What about EPR in Slovakia?

In Slovakia, the packaging law again applies to manufacturers and distributors, importing and packaging or filling products. Here, as a producer with the help of the Ministry of Environment, you must register with the National Register of Obligated Parties to receive the registration number (EPR). Producers or distributors must have contracts for take-back arrangements and a minimum contract period of 2 years with Eco-operators.

Producers are required to make eco-contributions in the amount set by the government. A quarterly report must also be submitted, even a zero report with the quantities of packaging.

What kind of waste is involved in the EPR legislation?

EPR categories cover a wide range of products, including batteries, end-of-life vehicles (ELV), graphic papers, oils, packaging and electronic waste (WEEE).

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