Packaging compliance is becoming increasingly important across Europe, as environmental regulations and legal frameworks evolve to support a circular economy.

Under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), companies that place packaging on the market are legally responsible for its entire lifecycle — including registration, reporting packaging volumes, paying recycling fees, and in some countries, applying sorting labels.

Whether you're a growing brand or an established distributor, understanding your role as a "producer" is essential. The overview below outlines how national EPR systems differ and what that means for your business.

• EPR Required – Whether a country mandates registration and reporting under Extended Producer Responsibility
• National Register – The national system where producers must register
• Labels Mandatory – Whether sorting/recycling labels are required on packaging
• Microbusiness Exempt? – Whether small companies are exempt from EPR requirements

 

COUNTRY		EPR REQUIRED	NATIONAL REGISTER	LABELS MANDATORY	MICROBUSINESS EXEMPT?		SEE LOCAL REQUIREMENTS
DENMARK		Yes	DPA	Recommended (soon mandatory)	Yes		EPR DK
GERMANY		Yes	LUCID	Strongly recommended	No		EPR DE
SWEDEN		Yes	EPA / FTI	Voluntary pictograms	No		EPR SE
AUSTRIA		Yes	ARA / ERP Austria	Optional	No		EPR AU
ITALY		Yes	CONAI	Mandatory (Etichetta Ambientale)	No		EPR IT

 

 

Need Help Staying Compliant?
Our team can help guide you through your country’s packaging laws, labelling requirements, and registration duties. Click on “See local Requirement” in above table to learn more or contact our compliance support team directly.