EU EPR Registration Requirements & Cost Calculator
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Estimate EU Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) registration + annual fees by country and category. Find out whether the LUCID packaging register (Germany), France UIN / SYDEREP, stiftung ear (WEEE) or eco-organismes apply to you.
Tip: for packaging, enter the total weight of packaging (cartons + plastic + fillers) shipped to this country per year; for EEE/batteries/textiles/furniture enter total product weight. Estimates only โ for budgeting, not official quotes.
Applicable Register / EPR Number Required
Select a country and category to see which EPR register applies.
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EU EPR Register Quick Reference (Amazon Sellers)
| Country | Packaging | EEE / WEEE | Batteries | Textiles |
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| Germany | LUCID + dual system | stiftung ear | stiftung ear | LUCID (2025+) |
| France | UIN (SYDEREP) + CITEO | UIN + ecosystem | UIN + Screlec | UIN + Refashion |
| Spain | RAEEC + Ecoembes | RAEEC (RAEE) | RAEEC | RAEEC (2025+) |
| Austria | EDA (ARA) | EDA (EAG) | EDA | EDA (2025+) |
| Italy | CONAI + EPR registry | RAEE registry | CDCNPA | EPR registry |
| Belgium | Fost Plus | Recupel | Bebat | Fost Plus textiles |
| Netherlands | Afvalfonds | OPEN / Wecycle | Stibat | Textile EPR (2025+) |
FAQ: EPR Number, LUCID Register & Amazon Europe Compliance
What is an EPR number and why does Amazon require it?
An EPR number is the registration identifier for producers placing packaging, EEE/WEEE, batteries, textiles or furniture on the EU market. Amazon requires valid EPR numbers in Seller Central for Germany, France, Austria, Spain and more โ listings without them can be blocked.
Do I need LUCID packaging register registration in Germany?
Yes. Any business shipping packaged goods to German end consumers must register at Verpackungsregister LUCID, report packaging volumes annually, and join a dual system. LUCID registration is free; dual-system fees depend on packaging weight and material.
How much does EPR compliance cost a small Amazon seller?
Typically $200โ$1,200 per year for a small seller, depending on country, category and volume. Registration is often free or โฌ50โ150 via a service provider; stiftung ear WEEE registration in Germany is the costliest item at โฌ700โ1,500.
What is the French UIN and how do I get it?
The UIN is France's unique EPR identifier: register in the ADEME SYDEREP producer register, contract with the relevant eco-organisme (CITEO packaging, ecosystem electronics, Screlec batteries, Refashion textiles, eco-mobilier furniture), then enter your UIN in Amazon Seller Central.
Do I need WEEE/EEE registration to sell electronics in the EU?
Yes โ WEEE/EEE producer registration is required in each country you sell in: stiftung ear (Germany), ecosystem/ecologic (France), RAEEC (Spain), EDA (Austria) and more. Amazon verifies these registrations before electronics listings go live.
What is PPWR and how does it change packaging EPR fees?
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), in force since 2025, harmonizes packaging EPR rules and eco-modulated fees across member states from 2028โ2030, adding reuse targets and stricter recycled-content requirements โ packaging EPR fees are expected to rise.
Estimates only. Actual fees depend on the official register, eco-organisme or service provider you use. EPR rules vary by country and change frequently โ consult a professional compliance provider.
