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.

Amazon EPR registration: what Amazon is asking for

Amazon may ask sellers to provide EPR registration information depending on the country where products are sold, the product category involved, and the marketplace account setup. This request typically applies to sellers with physical products packaged for EU consumers. The Amazon EPR registration request may appear in Seller Central account settings or during the product listing process for specific categories.

Amazon EPR registration topics may cover one or more of the following depending on your product types and target markets:

• Packaging EPR registration for the countries where you sell
• Category-specific EPR registration such as WEEE or battery categories
• Submission of EPR registration numbers or scheme membership details
• Periodic volume declarations to EPR compliance schemes

Amazon sellers should verify which EPR topics apply to their specific product categories and target EU countries through Amazon Seller Central. Platform requirements may change, and the information Amazon requests may vary based on your seller account setup and the EU marketplaces you use.

Amazon EPR number: what sellers usually need to prepare

Amazon sellers preparing for EPR compliance may need to gather information and documents before contacting a compliance provider or registering with national authorities. The specific documents required may depend on the country, product category, and seller setup.

For Germany packaging EPR, sellers typically need a Verpackungsregister (LUCID) registration number, sometimes referred to as an EPR number for Germany. For France EPR, registration depends on product categories and the producer responsibility schemes relevant to those categories.

In general, Amazon sellers may need to prepare the following EPR number and registration information:

• Business legal name, address, and contact details
• Seller location (country of business)
• Target EU marketplace countries (Germany, France, and others)
• Product packaging type and estimated volumes by material
• Amazon seller account information and marketplace setup
• Any existing EPR registration numbers or scheme memberships
• Provider documents or local representative details where applicable

Sellers should verify current Amazon Seller Central requirements for the latest fields and guidance on submitting EPR registration information.

Germany vs France EPR for Amazon sellers

Germany and France are the two most common EU markets for Amazon sellers to review when it comes to EPR packaging topics. The two systems work differently and may have separate registration requirements.

Both Germany and France may require separate EPR registrations or scheme memberships. Amazon sellers should verify which product categories and packaging types apply to their specific situation before registering.

Packaging, WEEE, and batteries for Amazon sellers

Amazon sellers who sell electronics, electrical equipment, or products containing batteries may need to address more than just packaging EPR. WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and the EU Batteries Regulation may each apply to different product categories.

Packaging EPR, WEEE EPR, and battery compliance are separate regulations with different registration requirements:

• Packaging EPR covers the packaging materials used to ship products to consumers. Germany and France have active packaging EPR schemes.
• WEEE EPR may apply to electrical and electronic equipment sold to EU consumers. WEEE registration topics may be relevant depending on the product category.
• EU Batteries Regulation may apply to products containing batteries, including separate registration requirements for battery categories and recycling schemes.

Amazon sellers who are unsure which EPR topics may apply to their product range should review the EPR packaging vs WEEE vs batteries guide for a plain-English comparison, or use the EU Seller Compliance Checker to identify topics relevant to their situation. If you sell across multiple product types, a compliance provider may help identify and manage the relevant registrations across different schemes.

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 topics may need to be reviewed for sellers placing packaged goods on the German market. Packaging volume reporting topics may apply depending on packaging volumes and seller setup.
• France: EPR packaging registration topics may need to be reviewed through an accredited compliance scheme. Packaging topics may differ from Germany in scheme structure and reporting approach.
• 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. Amazon sellers reviewing Germany packaging EPR topics may also want to read the Germany EPR packaging registration guide, which covers LUCID, Verpackungsregister and Germany packaging EPR registration topics in detail. For a plain-English comparison of what packaging EPR, WEEE and batteries each cover, see the EPR packaging vs WEEE vs batteries guide.

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.