Marketplace Seller Obligations

EPR packaging compliance for Amazon, eBay and other marketplace sellers in Europe — country by country

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Germany
VerpackG / LUCID
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France
AGEC / UIN / CITEO
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Italy
CONAI
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Spain
Ecoembes / MITERD
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Netherlands
Verpact (KIDV)
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Belgium
Fost Plus / Valipac
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Sweden
NPA / FTI
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Poland
BDO
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Germany

VerpackG — Verpackungsgesetz (Packaging Act)

Registration
LUCID Register (ZSVR) — free registration at verpackungsregister.org. Amazon.de requires a valid LUCID number to list products.
Compliance Scheme (PRO)
Contract with a dual system operator required (e.g., Der Grüne Punkt, Interseroh+, BellandVision, Reclay, Zentek). Annual reporting of packaging volumes by material type.
Typical Costs
€30–1,500/ton depending on material. Paper ~€80/t, Plastic ~€800/t, Glass ~€30/t. LUCID registration is free.
Penalties: Up to €200,000 for non-registration. Amazon listing suspension for missing LUCID number.
LUCID Register ↗ VerpackG (full text) ↗ VerpackG via ekoniq ↗
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France

AGEC Law — Anti-Waste for a Circular Economy

Registration
UIN (Unique Identification Number) — obtained through a PRO like CITEO or Léko. Required by Amazon.fr. From summer 2025, Amazon's 'pay on behalf' option changes — sellers must register directly.
Key Requirements
Triman logo mandatory on all packaging. Sorting instructions (Info-tri) must appear on products. AGEC requires eco-modulation — fees vary based on recyclability.
Typical Costs
Simplified fee from €80/year for small sellers. Standard: ~€150–300/t. Eco-modulated penalties for non-recyclable packaging.
Penalties: Up to €100,000 for non-compliance (€500,000 for repeat). Marketplace listing suspension.
CITEO ↗ AGEC Law ↗
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Italy

D.Lgs. 152/2006 (Environmental Code) — CONAI system

Registration
CONAI (National Packaging Consortium) membership required. Foreign sellers need an Italian fiscal representative (Rappresentante Fiscale). Amazon.it checks CONAI membership.
Key Requirements
Environmental labeling mandatory (D.Lgs. 116/2020) — material codes + disposal instructions on all packaging. Quarterly CONAI contributions based on material type and weight.
Typical Costs
CONAI contributions: Paper €10/t, Plastic €410/t, Glass €34/t, Aluminium €15/t, Wood €8/t. Annual CONAI membership: €15.49.
Penalties: €5,200–€40,000 for labeling violations. Up to €100,000 for non-registration. Product seizure possible.
CONAI ↗ D.Lgs. 116/2020 ↗
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Spain

Ley 7/2022 — Waste and Contaminated Soils Act + Royal Decree 1055/2022

Registration
MITERD Sección de Envases registration + Ecoembes membership. Foreign sellers need a Spanish authorized representative. REI (Registro de Envases) number required.
Key Requirements
Plastic tax (€0.45/kg) on non-recycled plastic packaging since Jan 2023. Annual declaration of packaging placed on the Spanish market. Green Dot symbol recommended but not legally mandatory.
Typical Costs
Ecoembes contributions: ~€100–500/t depending on material. Plastic tax: €0.45/kg. Representative costs: ~€1,500–3,000/year.
Penalties: €10,001–€1,000,000 for non-compliance. Plastic tax non-payment: additional 150% surcharge + interest.
Ecoembes ↗ Ley 7/2022 ↗
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Netherlands

Besluit beheer verpakkingen (Packaging Management Decree)

Registration
Verpact (formerly Afvalfonds Verpakkingen) membership required. Registration online via verpact.nl. Compliance certificate needed for Amazon.nl.
Key Requirements
Annual declaration of all packaging material placed on the Dutch market. Waste management contribution based on weight and material. No special labeling requirement beyond EU standards.
Typical Costs
Verpact contributions: Paper ~€60/t, Plastic ~€680/t, Glass ~€50/t, Metal ~€25/t. Small importer rate available for volumes under 50t.
Penalties: Administrative fines up to €450,000. ILT (Inspectorate) can impose periodic penalty payments.
Verpact ↗ Besluit beheer verpakkingen ↗
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Belgium

Cooperation Agreement on Packaging Waste (Interregional)

Registration
Fost Plus (household packaging) and/or Valipac (industrial packaging) membership required. Registration via IVC (Interregional Packaging Commission). Amazon.be requires compliance proof.
Key Requirements
Annual declaration to IVC. Separate obligations for household vs. industrial packaging. Prevention plan required if placing more than 300t of packaging. Sorting instructions recommended on packaging.
Typical Costs
Fost Plus Green Dot contributions: ~€70–800/t by material. Valipac: ~€20–40/t. Annual IVC declaration fee applies.
Penalties: €26,000–€1,000,000 depending on region (Brussels, Flanders, Wallonia). Product import ban possible.
Fost Plus ↗ Valipac ↗ IVC ↗
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Sweden

Förordning om producentansvar för förpackningar (Producer Responsibility Ordinance)

Registration
NPA (Naturvårdsverket / Swedish EPA) registration required. Contract with FTI as the main PRO. Foreign sellers must appoint an authorized representative.
Key Requirements
Annual reporting of packaging volumes to NPA. From 2024, municipalities took over collection — producers fund via FTI. Recyclability standards increasingly strict under new rules.
Typical Costs
FTI contributions: Paper ~SEK 600/t (~€55), Plastic ~SEK 8,000/t (~€720), Glass ~SEK 400/t (~€36). Registration with NPA is free.
Penalties: Environmental sanction fees (miljösanktionsavgift) SEK 5,000–500,000. NPA can issue injunctions with penalty of non-compliance.
Naturvårdsverket (NPA) ↗ FTI ↗
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Poland

Ustawa o gospodarce opakowaniami (Packaging Management Act) + BDO system

Registration
BDO (Baza danych o odpadach — Waste Database) registration mandatory. BDO number required for all packaging producers/importers. Amazon.pl requires BDO number. Registration via bdo.mos.gov.pl.
Key Requirements
Contract with a Recovery Organization or self-comply. Annual reporting via BDO. Achieve minimum recycling/recovery targets (currently 61% total recovery). Product fee if targets not met.
Typical Costs
Recovery Organization fees: ~PLN 50–400/t (~€11–90/t) depending on material. Product fee (if non-compliant): PLN 600–4,500/t. BDO registration is free.
Penalties: PLN 5,000–1,000,000 (~€1,100–€220,000) for BDO non-registration. Product fee surcharge for unmet targets. Criminal liability for waste fraud.
BDO Register ↗ Ustawa o opakowaniach ↗
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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need EPR registration for each country separately? ▼

Yes. Each EU country has its own EPR registration system. If you sell on Amazon.de, Amazon.fr, and Amazon.it, you must register separately in Germany (LUCID), France (UIN via CITEO), and Italy (CONAI). There is no single EU-wide EPR registration.

What happens if Amazon or eBay detects non-compliance? ▼

Marketplaces now require proof of EPR compliance. Missing registration numbers (LUCID, UIN, CONAI, BDO, etc.) result in listing suspension or removal. In Germany, Amazon actively blocks non-compliant sellers. Additionally, national authorities can impose fines ranging from €5,000 to over €1,000,000.

Can ekoniq handle EPR registration for all countries at once? ▼

Yes. ekoniq provides pan-European EPR compliance management across all 29 EU/EEA countries. We handle registration, reporting, and compliance scheme contracts in every market — through a single point of contact. Contact us for a free consultation.

What is PPWR and how will it affect sellers from 2026? ▼

PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation) is the new EU-wide regulation taking effect from August 2026. It harmonizes packaging rules across all member states, introduces stricter recyclability requirements, minimum recycled content targets, and new labeling obligations. All marketplace sellers will need to comply.

How much does EPR compliance cost per country? ▼

Costs vary significantly by country and material type. Use our EPR Fee Calculator for personalized estimates. As a rough guide: Germany €30–1,500/t, France from €80/year simplified, Italy €10–410/t (CONAI), Spain €100–500/t + plastic tax, Netherlands €25–680/t, Belgium €20–800/t, Sweden SEK 400–8,000/t, Poland PLN 50–400/t.

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This guide provides an overview of EPR packaging requirements in 8 EU countries. Regulations change frequently — especially with PPWR taking effect Aug 2026. Always verify current requirements with official sources. ekoniq is not a law firm and this guide is not legal advice.