EPR Compliance for Amazon Sellers

Who this applies to

This page applies to Amazon sellers — including FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) sellers, MFN (Merchant Fulfilled Network) sellers, and sellers using any Amazon EU marketplace — who sell physical products with packaging to consumers in European countries. If you are selling packaged goods to EU consumers on Amazon, EPR packaging topics may be relevant to review. Platform requirements may change, so check the current Amazon Seller Central guidance.

Amazon-specific EPR context

Amazon sellers may need to address EPR packaging topics across multiple EU marketplaces. Amazon may request EPR registration information or numbers in some contexts, and sellers may be responsible for ensuring their packaging compliance in each target country. Platform requirements may change, so review the current Amazon Seller Central resources for the latest guidance on EPR topics for sellers.

What Amazon sellers may need to prepare

Amazon sellers preparing to sell in EU markets may need to review several EPR areas. The specific requirements depend on the countries targeted, packaging materials, and sales volumes. Topics to review include:

• Whether EPR packaging registration applies based on your target EU countries
• Germany and France EPR requirements as the most active starting points
• Packaging registration with national authorities or accredited compliance schemes
• Periodic packaging volume reporting to EPR schemes
• Amazon-specific requirements for declaring EPR registration information
• Provider help for multi-country EPR management

Germany and France EPR topics to review

Germany and France are the two most common EU markets for Amazon sellers to review first. Each country has its own EPR packaging scheme:

• Germany: LUCID packaging register registration may be required for sellers placing packaged goods on the German market. Packaging volumes must be reported to an accredited system.
• France: EPR packaging registration may be required through an accredited compliance scheme. Packaging obligations differ from Germany in scheme structure and reporting.
• Other EU countries: Additional EPR schemes may apply depending on target markets. Germany and France are the most active starting points for review.

Sellers should review the latest national authority guidance and Amazon Seller Central resources for current requirements. Platform guidance may change.

Packaging registration information checklist

Amazon sellers may need the following information when preparing for EPR registration or marketplace verification:

• Business legal name and address
• Seller location (country of business)
• Target EU countries (Germany, France, and others)
• Product packaging type and materials used
• Estimated packaging volumes by material type
• Amazon seller account information and marketplace setup
• Existing EPR registration numbers (if applicable)
• Local representative or provider details where relevant
• Product categories and sales channels

EPR vs GPSR for Amazon sellers

EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) and GPSR (General Product Safety Regulation) are different regulations that may both be relevant for Amazon sellers:

Both may be relevant for Amazon sellers selling physical products to EU consumers, but they address different compliance topics. Review both to ensure comprehensive coverage.

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When to use the EU Seller Compliance Checker

If you are an Amazon seller preparing to sell to EU consumers and want to identify relevant compliance topics — including both EPR and GPSR — use the free EU Seller Compliance Checker. It asks about your business location, product type and target markets to suggest topics to review.