Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about EPR regulations in Europe.

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EPR, Extended Producer Responsibility

What is EPR?

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is an environmental policy, that obligates the party first introducing a product subject to EPR requirements to a market of the respective country, to take responsibility ...

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PRO, Producer Responsibility Organisation

What is a Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO)?

A Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) is a professional organisation that takes over the responsibilities of an obligated party subject to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). The PRO manages the collection and ...

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ADEME, UIN

How to be EPR compliant in France?

To be EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) compliant in France, you need to register at a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) to obtain your Unique Identification Number(s) (UINs). After the registration, the ...

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Manufacturer, Seller

Who is a producer?

The party who first places a product subject to EPR requirements in a country. A party can be considered to be a Producer if any of the following criteria applies: ...

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Compliance, Extended Producer Responsibility

How to be EPR compliant in Germany?

To be EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) compliant in Germany, you need to register of the relevant EPR registration authority, to obtain your EPR registration number(s). You need this EPR registration ...

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Germany, VerpackG

What is the legal basis for EPR regulations in Germany?

From 2022, the German Packaging Act (Verpackungsgesetz or VerpackG) establishes a control obligation for online marketplaces, so that retailers who sell to end consumers in Germany must follow the guidelines ...