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EPR registration
EPR registration is a mandatory compliance process for producers and importers within the EU and the UK. It ensures your business meets Extended Producer Responsibility requirements and operates legally in each market. Our experts assist with EPR online registration across all regions and helping you obtain your EPR registration certificate quickly and efficiently.
EPR registration for import
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a new type of environmental policy that places responsibility on the shoulders of the manufacturer to manage the waste caused by the different types of products they market in order to reduce their environmental impact.
In accordance with the EU Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Directives, all EU countries have started to introduce strict waste management regulations since the end of 2022. Thus, starting in 2023, producers will be responsible for managing waste from products at the end of their life cycle, and everyone must comply with them or face severe sanctions.
All EU countries have introduced EPR compliance liability for all manufacturers and sellers without a minimum threshold. This means that even if you sell 1 unit of goods, you automatically become obliged to comply with the required standards. Currently, the EPR covers almost all areas of activity, not just packaging.
Working with Lovat streamlines EPR registration across the EU and the UK. Our team handles onboarding, data checks, and filing so you can focus on sales. You receive guidance on epr online registration, documentation, and reporting to stay compliant year-round.
What are EPR product categories
The most common categories covered by EPR registration:
- Packaging — base obligation for most sellers and importers.
- WEEE — electrical and electronic equipment placed on the market.
- Batteries — portable and industrial batteries in products or spare parts.
- Textiles and furniture — selected markets with extended scopes.
Furniture
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE)
Batteries
Tires
Chemical
Who must comply with EPR
Legislative acts of all countries stipulate that all producers must comply with these rules. What does a producer do?
Producers are defined as companies or individuals who first introduce a product subject to the EPR program in a given country. This can be through domestic production or imports. It is important to understand that being a producer does not necessarily mean being a manufacturer.
Who is subject to EPR program if:
- The product they produce is subject to the requirements of the EPR program in the country where they sell it.
- They import a product subject to the EPR program into the country where they sell it.
- They sell a product subject to the EPR program in a country where they are not registered.
- Essentially, all manufacturers, sellers, distributors, intermediaries, and importers who place a product on the market in a particular country are considered to be producers.
If you manufacture under your brand, import goods, or sell cross-border into the EU or the UK, EPR registration applies. Keep contracts and invoices aligned with the declared producer role.
EPR registration for import
Non-resident sellers can complete EPR registration for import with local representation. This ensures smooth marketplace onboarding and fewer compliance holds. For authorized representative for EPR you can leave a fee quote here
Who is a producer for EPR
- Manufacturers
- Sellers
- Distributors
- Intermediaries
- Importers
- Those who sell goods on the territory of a country
EPR registration number
The EPR registration number is a unique number, which in most cases is assigned by the central government agency that directly deals with environmental issues, for example, in France it is ADEME (French Environment and Energy Management Agency) and in Belgium IRPC (Interregional Packaging Commission). The EPR certificate has no expiration date and it is updated every year if the company complies with all the necessary rules.
An EPR registration number is the official identifier confirming enrolment in a national scheme. Marketplaces and customs may request it before listings go live.
EPR registration number Germany
For Germany, EPR registration number Germany is requested by platforms prior to activation. Keep the number visible in your seller account compliance section.
EPR registration quick comparison
| Market | ID required | Typical reporting | When needed |
| Germany | EPR registration number Germany | Annual or quarterly | Before first sale and marketplace activation |
| France | EPR France registration | Annual or quarterly by stream | Before listings and producer responsibility onboarding |
| United Kingdom | EPR registration number | Semi-annual or annual | Before reaching thresholds and portal reporting |
Keep your EPR registration certificate and marketplace pages updated after approval.
Eco-operators (PRO) and license fees
Companies must comply with the rules by establishing their own waste management organization or, as is done in most cases, delegating these obligations to approved PROs (Eco Operators).
The Producer Responsibility Organization is responsible for ensuring that you meet all the necessary requirements of the rules and are responsible for the management of the waste generated by your company after its life cycle. If you comply with all the rules, you will receive your compliance license, which is accompanied by the payment of an eco-fee, which varies by country and starts from 40 euros to 2000 euros. But in general, it is 200 euros per category.
After you register a Lovat account, you will be able to access the license calculator at the beginning of each reporting period.
How to get EPR registration
- Fill out the application form
- Provide additional information
- Sign a power of attorney (if necessary)
- Pay for the license
- Obtaining the EPR number
Germany EPR registration
Germany EPR registration is mandatory before sales. Keep contracts with the system operator and confirm brand entries.
EPR France registration
EPR France registration may require separate accounts per stream. Ensure barcodes and brand data match invoices.
How to stay compliant
Reporting deadlines for EPR
Accurate reporting keeps your EPR registration in good standing. Create a calendar with internal cut-offs a few days before official due dates.
In most countries and categories, reporting is annual. But sometimes it is quarterly for companies that sell a large number of products on the market in the field of electronics and batteries. The reporting deadlines are set by the licensees, so they depend on your license agreement, usually this period lasts from January 1 to August 1 depending on the country. Lovat users don’t have to worry about missing the deadline because they can always check their EPR deadline in their Lovat dashboard. You will also receive reminders about EPR deadlines and never miss your EPR deadline.
Subscriptions for registration and annual reporting start at 190 euros (net) per year for the packaging category and 250 euros (net) per year for all other categories. Submit a request for registration or reporting.
| Market | Usual frequency | Typical period close |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Quarterly / Annual | Last day of quarter |
| France | Quarterly / Annual | Month-end close |
| UK | Semi-annual / Annual | Per packaging thresholds |
Apply for EPR
If you have questions, you can get extended producer responsibility consultation from our experts. Just send your question to our contact form. Or get community support in our telegram chat.
For Amazon sellers, we have unique benefits – auto-filling and auto-submission features. As Lovat software has an App at Amazon you can install our app to your store and authorize Lovat to process all your packaging data. If you set auto-submitting mode – Lovat software will prepare a full EPR report and send it to you for approval. After you click the button “Agree” your EPR report would be submitted online via the Lovat platform.
Apply now to secure EPR registration before listing new products. Our team supports epr online registration and document checks so you receive your EPR registration certificate without delays.
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Anna S.
Kousei Store
I have a small company. The packaging law was difficult for me, I was not sure what I was doing. But Lovat helped me through it step by step and I obtained the EPR number without complications.
Maria C.
Art Store
When I needed to get an EPR number for my package, I quickly found Lovat via Google search. I filled out the form and sent all the documents to my manager. Lovat did the rest for me, it’s very easy and convenient
Julia K.
Bucket
When we were informed that we had to register our packaging, we started to find an opportunity to do it. Lovat caught us immediately! Everything was very smooth, with good information, and good customer service!