Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about EPR regulations in Europe.

FAQ feature EPR Compliance FR

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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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 ...

FAQ feature EPR Compliance

Compliance, EPR

How to be EPR compliant?

If you are a Producer of products in the scope of EPR requirements, you need to follow these high-level instructions to be EPR compliant. Please bear in mind that there ...

FAQ feature take-back system DE

system participation, take-back system

Why do I have to participate my packaging in a take-back system in Germany?

According to the German Packaging Act, manufacturers, producers and importers who place packaged goods on the market for the first time on a commercial basis are required to register with ...

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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 ...

FAQ feature EPR Compliance DE

Fines, Germany

Why is it important to be EPR compliant in Germany?

In many countries, producers of products subject to EPR requirements will be prosecuted with fines, if they are not able to prove their EPR compliance. In many countries, Electronic Marketplaces ...