Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about EPR regulations in Europe.

FAQ feature EPR Compliance DE

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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Austria, VerpackVO

What is the legal basis for EPR regulations in Austria?

The legal basis for EPR regulations in Austria is the Waste Management Act (Abfallwirtschaftsgesetz – AWG) which was updated with an amendment in the year 2021, as well as the ...

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declaration of completeness

What is the “declaration of completeness”?

The declaration of completeness may only be issued by an authorised auditor. Companies exceeding the de minimis limits are obliged to submit a declaration of completeness annually. However, the ZSRV ...

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collection points, disposal

What are collection points for the disposal of packaging that are comparable with the end consumer?

There are so-called sources of waste that are treated in the same way as private final consumers. An exemplary list can be found here. This packaging is generally subject to ...

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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 ...

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AGEC, France

What is the legal basis for EPR regulations in France?

The legal basis for EPR regulations in France is the Code de l’environnement and the AGEC law.