EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) is mandatory for packaging sold in EU. Many importers assume one EPR registration works for all European countries. This misunderstanding leads to customs hold and marketplace removal.
Each member state runs its own independent EPR system, with separate registration bodies, deadlines, fee structures and reporting cycles.
· Germany: Central system, strict quarterly reporting, heavy fines for delayed declaration.
· France: More packaging categories, requires unique identification mark on packaging.
· Spain: Different reporting calendar and recycling scheme operators.
Important points for your rigid box & paper bag orders EPR registration belongs to the producer or importer who places goods on the local market. As your packaging supplier, we provide packaging material weight data, paper composition and product information you need for EPR filing. FSC, PFAS test or PPWR documents cannot replace EPR registration. If you sell into multiple EU countries, you need separate EPR registrations country by country.
We help you collect all required packaging data for your EPR agents. Clarify your target sales countries at the quotation stage to avoid last-minute delays.