Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging means that companies placing packaged products on the market are responsible for financing the collection and recycling of that packaging when it becomes waste. This typically applies to companies that import products with packaging, manufacture or fill packaging, or sell packaged products in a specific country.
To comply with Packaging EPR requirements, companies usually need to register with the relevant national authority in each country where they sell packaged products. They must also report the amount of packaging they place on the market, usually divided by material type such as plastic, paper, metal, or glass. In addition, companies must pay EPR fees that support national recycling and waste management systems. In most cases, businesses also need to join a Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO), which manages collection, recycling, and reporting on behalf of producers.
Sweden
If your company places packaging on the Swedish market, you must register with the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency. Companies must also be connected to an approved Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO), report packaging volumes by material type (such as plastic, paper, metal, and glass), and pay fees that finance the collection and recycling system.
More information:
- https://www.naturvardsverket.se/en/guidance/extended-producer-responsibility-epr/producer-responsibility-for-packaging/
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https://npa.se/en/producer-responsibility
Denmark
Companies placing packaging on the Danish market must register in the national producer register through Dansk Producentansvar. They must report the amount and types of packaging materials they place on the market, pay EPR fees, and either join a Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) or establish their own collection system. Registration is required before selling products with packaging on the Danish market.
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Finland
Companies placing packaging on the Finnish market must register with the national EPR authority and join an approved producer responsibility organisation. They are required to report packaging volumes by material type and pay recycling fees. These obligations apply to both domestic producers and importers.
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Norway
Companies placing packaging on the Norwegian market must register with a national producer responsibility system and join an approved return system or Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO). They must report packaging volumes and pay recycling fees. This system ensures that packaging waste is collected and recycled in line with national targets.
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