Today, I wanted to remind you about the important Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements for packaging in Germany. It’s crucial that we stay informed and compliant with these regulations to ensure the smooth operation of our businesses.
First and foremost, if your packaging falls under the category of “packaging subject to system participation,” you are required to enter into a system participation contract with one or more Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs). According to German law, packaging subject to system participation refers to packaging that is typically disposed of by private consumers. This includes packaging for retail, grouped items, services, and shipments.
Additionally, it’s important to report your packaging volumes to the German packaging authority known as ZSVR (Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister) on a regular basis, at least once per year. If you utilize Amazon’s FBA services, you are responsible for reporting the volume of secondary packaging that Amazon uses to ship your products.
On the other hand, if your packaging is not subject to system participation, you may not need a system participation contract, although you may still need to register. This category includes transport packaging, reusable packaging, single-use beverage packaging subject to deposits, retail packaging for hazardous contents, and retail grouped packaging that does not typically accumulate as waste with private consumers. To determine if your packaging falls under system participation, you can refer to the ZSVR’s catalogue or their informative infographic.
It’s important to note that Amazon will deactivate listings that are found to be non-compliant with these regulations. So, it’s in our best interest to ensure we are following the guidelines.
Now, you may be wondering how to report your packaging volumes. Fortunately, Amazon provides a convenient and free platform on Seller Central to help with this process. By visiting Amazon EPR Reports, you can download detailed information about the sales of your products on amazon.de that are subject to EPR regulations, including packaging, specifically for Germany.
For any other products you sell, you will need to determine the packaging material and mass. Then, you can declare your sales of packaged goods to the ZSVR on the LUCID Portal and to your chosen PRO. It’s important to pay the requested fees to your PRO for the applicable reporting periods. The fees depend on the material and quantity of packaging placed in Germany within a given calendar year.
To further assist you, Amazon has provided an EPR Packaging Guide and a helpful video that you can refer to for more detailed information. You can also find additional guidance on EPR Requirements: Packaging in Germany.
By staying informed and compliant with these EPR requirements, we can continue to operate our Amazon businesses smoothly and responsibly in Germany. If you have any questions or need further assistance, the dedicated Amazon Services Europe team is always available to support you.
Here you can view a copy of the full wording from Amazon’s announcement regarding the manner:
| EPR Packaging – Entering into a system participation contract Hello, This is a reminder regarding Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements for packaging in Germany. If your packaging is subject to system participation, you need to enter a system participation contract with one or more systems (PROs). According to the German law, packaging subject to system participation is defined as packaging that typically accumulates as waste with private final consumers. This includes packaging for retail, grouped items, services and shipments. You must also report your packaging volumes to the German packaging authority (ZSVR) on a regular basis, and at least once per year. If you use FBA services, you are responsible for reporting the volume of secondary packaging that Amazon uses to ship your products. If your packaging is not subject to system participation, you do not need a system participation contract (though you may still need a registration). According to the German law, this includes transport packaging, reusable packaging, single-use beverage packaging subject to deposits, retail packaging for hazardous contents and retail grouped packaging that does not typically accumulate as waste with private final customers. You can check the ZSVR’s catalogue to determine if your packaging is subject to system participation. For more information, go to “Overview of systems and other contacts” or check this info graphic by ZSVR. Note that we will deactivate listings that are found to be non-compliant. How can I report my packaging volumes? We have a one-stop and free platform on Seller Central where you can download all reports needed for declaring the data relevant for your sales on amazon.de: Go to Amazon EPR Reports to download detailed information on sales of products on amazon.de subject to EPR regulations, including packaging, for Germany. For other products sold by you, determine your packaging material and mass. Declare your sales of packaged goods to ZSVR on the LUCID Portal, and to your chosen Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO). Pay the requested fees to your PRO for the applicable reporting periods. These fees depend on the material and the quantity of packaging placed in Germany in a given calendar year. For more information, check the EPR Packaging Guide and video or got to EPR Requirements: Packaging in Germany. Amazon Services Europe |
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