Who must register for EPR in Portugal?

All producers, importers, and online sellers placing packaged goods on the Portugal market must register with a PRO (Producer Responsibility Organization) and fulfill packaging waste obligations.

How does the packaging EPR system work in Portugal?

Portugal has a competitive compliance scheme market since 2016. Producers must register with APA via the SILiAmb platform. The dominant scheme is Ponto Verde (SPV), with Novo Verde as an alternative.

What are the penalties for EPR non-compliance in Portugal?

Non-compliance with Portugal EPR regulations can result in fines up to €44,891, plus potential marketplace listing deactivation.

Portugal EPR & Packaging Compliance

Population

10.3 million

Registration System

Sociedade Ponto Verde

Responsible Authority

APA (Portuguese Environment Agency)

Maximum Fine

€44,891

Key Legislation

Decreto-Lei n.º 152-D/2017

Portugal EPR — Decreto-Lei n.º 152-D/2017. The regulatory authority is APA (Portuguese Environment Agency), operating through the Sociedade Ponto Verde system.

Who Must Register

All producers, importers, online sellers, and fulfillment service providers placing packaged goods on the Portugal market must register with a PRO and fulfill EPR obligations. Non-Portugal sellers must appoint an Authorized Representative.

Compliance Schemes (PROs)

Portugal has a competitive market for packaging compliance since 2016. Producers must register with the APA (Agência Portuguesa do Ambiente) via the SILiAmb platform and contract with a licensed compliance scheme:

Ponto Verde (SPV) — Dominant scheme — Sociedade Ponto Verde
Novo Verde

Registration: SILiAmb (APA — Agência Portuguesa do Ambiente)

Reporting & Deadlines

Reporting & Deadlines: Annual by March 31. Packaging data must be reported by material type and weight. Reports are submitted through SILIAMB.

Penalties for Non-Compliance

Maximum Fine: €44,891. Non-compliance with Portugal 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.

What Marketplace Sellers Need to Know

SILIAMB registration mandatory for all packaging importers

If you sell on Amazon, eBay, or other marketplaces and ship products to Portugal, 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.

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