Besluit verpakkingen
Netherlands EPR — Besluit verpakkingen. The regulatory authority is Afvalfonds Verpakkingen, operating through the Afvalfonds system.
All producers, importers, online sellers, and fulfillment service providers placing packaged goods on the Netherlands market must register with a PRO and fulfill EPR obligations. Non-Netherlands sellers must appoint an Authorized Representative.
The Netherlands operates a mandatory Packaging Waste Fund (Afvalfonds Verpakkingen). This is not a traditional PRO but a mandatory industry fund — all companies placing packaged products on the Dutch market must register and pay waste management contributions directly to Afvalfonds:
Registration: afvalfondsverpakkingen.nl
Reporting & Deadlines: Annual by March 1. Packaging data must be reported by material type and weight. Reports are submitted through Afvalfonds Portal.
Maximum Fine: €450,000. Non-compliance with Netherlands EPR regulations can result in fines, marketplace listing deactivation, and legal consequences. Amazon and other marketplaces may independently verify compliance and suspend non-compliant sellers.
Registration with Afvalfonds for all packaging placed on NL market
If you sell on Amazon, eBay, or other marketplaces and ship products to Netherlands, you are responsible for EPR compliance in this market. The "pay on behalf" model is ending — marketplaces will no longer handle this for you. Register now to avoid listing deactivation.
Create an account at afvalfondsverpakkingen.nl. Provide company details, Dutch or EU VAT number, and description of packaging activities. Non-Dutch sellers must appoint an Authorized Representative.
Submit quarterly reports detailing packaging volumes by material type (glass, paper, plastic, metal, wood). Reports are due within one month after each quarter ends.
Pay contributions to Afvalfonds based on reported packaging volumes. Contribution rates vary by material type and are set annually. Costs depend on your packaging volumes and material mix.
Enter your Afvalfonds registration number in Amazon Seller Central under EPR compliance. Other marketplaces may have similar requirements.
Submit your annual packaging declaration to Afvalfonds by March 1 each year. This covers all packaging placed on the Dutch market in the previous calendar year.
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) introduces sweeping changes that will gradually override national rules like Besluit beheer verpakkingen 2014. Key changes include new recyclability requirements for all packaging, mandatory recycled content targets, and standardized labeling across all EU member states.
The Netherlands has historically been progressive on packaging waste, so many existing Dutch requirements already align with the direction of PPWR. However, sellers should prepare for additional obligations as PPWR enforcement begins.
If your company manufactures products outside the EU and exports them to the European market, PPWR requires you to prove that your packaging meets EU sustainability standards — before your goods cross the border. ekoniq prepares the complete PPWR compliance package so you can export with confidence.
What we deliver (15–18 documents):
✓ Full Technical Documentation (Annex VII, Module A)
✓ EU Declaration of Conformity (Annex VIII)
✓ Recyclability assessment of all packaging
✓ Substance restriction verification (PFAS, heavy metals)
✓ Recycled content declaration
✓ Packaging minimisation statement
✓ Labeling guidance (material codes, sorting pictograms, QR)
✓ Accredited lab testing coordination (SGS, Intertek, Bureau Veritas)
✓ EPR registration in target EU countries
✓ Authorised Representative appointment (Article 45)
Many sellers forget that importing packaged goods into the Netherlands triggers EPR obligations even if products were manufactured elsewhere.
Nedvang was the old name and system. Since the restructuring, all registrations go through Afvalfonds Verpakkingen. Old Nedvang references are outdated.
Unlike some EU countries with only annual reporting, the Netherlands requires quarterly volume reports. Late submissions can trigger penalties.
It is not just product packaging. Transport packaging (pallets, stretch film) and service packaging (carrier bags, takeaway containers) also fall under EPR obligations.
The Netherlands has an expanding deposit return system for beverage containers. Sellers of beverages must comply with statiegeld requirements in addition to standard EPR.
Yes. There is no minimum threshold for registration with Afvalfonds Verpakkingen. All companies placing packaged products on the Dutch market must register regardless of volume. However, contribution amounts are based on actual packaging volumes, so smaller sellers pay less.
Nedvang was the previous packaging waste management organization in the Netherlands. It has been restructured and its functions merged into Afvalfonds Verpakkingen. Today, Afvalfonds is the sole organization responsible for packaging waste registration and contributions. Any references to Nedvang are outdated.
The Netherlands requires quarterly packaging volume reports submitted within one month after each quarter ends. Additionally, an annual declaration must be filed by March 1 covering all packaging placed on the Dutch market in the previous calendar year.
Yes, if you sell beverages in the Netherlands. The statiegeld system applies to plastic bottles and cans. Online sellers of beverages must ensure their containers comply with deposit return requirements. This is separate from and in addition to standard packaging EPR obligations with Afvalfonds.
Non-Dutch companies must appoint an Authorized Representative based in the EU to handle registration and reporting with Afvalfonds on their behalf. ekoniq can act as your Authorized Representative for Netherlands EPR compliance.
Missing the annual declaration deadline can result in enforcement action by Afvalfonds, including penalties. Non-compliance with Netherlands EPR regulations can lead to fines up to €450,000 and potential marketplace listing deactivation. It is critical to file on time or contact Afvalfonds in advance if you anticipate delays.
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will gradually override national Dutch rules. New requirements include recyclability standards, recycled content targets, and standardized labeling. The Netherlands already has progressive packaging rules, so the transition may be smoother than in some other EU countries, but additional obligations will still apply.
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