Sweden’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging came into force on 1 January 2023. The regulation aims to reduce packaging waste, promote recycling, and support a circular economy. Producers placing packaging on the Swedish market are required to register, report, and finance the collection and recycling of packaging waste.

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Sweden EPR Regulations for Manufacturers, Importers and Ecommerce

Obligated parties include manufacturers, importers, distance sellers, and online marketplaces. These businesses must register with the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency and join an approved Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) such as Näringslivets Producentansvar i Sverige AB or TMResponsibility AB. They are also required to comply with eco-design, labelling, and single-use plastics restrictions.

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Covered and Exempted Packaging under Sweden EPR

Covered packaging:

• Plastic, paper, cardboard, glass, metal, wood, ceramics, fabric, porcelain
• Consumer, group, transport, and service packaging
• Single-use plastics (bottles, cups, food containers, carrier bags, flexible wrappers)

Exemptions:

• Packaging integral to the product and disposed of together
• Exported packaging not placed on the Swedish market
• Producers supplying exclusively reusable packaging (with 90% reuse rate) may apply for exemption

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Who Must Register under Sweden EPR

All businesses that place packaging on the Swedish market must register, regardless of size or volume. This includes:

• Manufacturers and importers
• E-commerce sellers and distance sellers
• Foreign companies selling into Sweden (must appoint a local representative)

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Sweden EPR Data Reporting

Producers must report annually to the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (often via PRO):

• Quantity of packaging placed on the market, per material (plastic, glass, aluminum, wood, etc.)
• Breakdown of consumer, reusable, and single-use packaging
• Details on single-use plastic (cups, containers, lids, carrier bags, beverage bottles under 0.6L)
• Recycled plastic used in PET bottles
• Packaging with harmful substances (reported to SCIP database)

Composite packaging must be reported by weight of each material. Insignificant parts (<5%) can be allocated to the main material (not applicable to single-use plastics).

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Sweden EPR Schedule and Deadlines

Reporting and fee deadlines depend on packaging volumes:

• Monthly reporting: required if annual packaging fees exceed SEK 120,000 – report by the 25th of the following month
• Quarterly reporting: required if fees are below SEK 120,000 – report by April 25, July 25, October 25, January 25
• Payments due within 30 days of invoice

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Sweden EPR Fees and Penalties

Producers must pay membership and reporting fees to PROs and/or the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency. Failure to register may lead to injunctions, fines, or environmental sanction fees after January 2024. Incorrect reporting or missing deadlines can result in financial penalties and loss of compliance status.

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Common EPR Compliance Challenges in Sweden

• Complex reporting requirements for single-use plastics
• Strict eco-design and labelling rules
• Difficulty distinguishing between covered and exempt packaging
• Appointing a local representative for foreign companies
• Keeping track of frequent updates in legislation

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Why choose RegSurance as your Sweden EPR Compliance Partner

RegSurance is a trusted EPR compliance service provider for international businesses needing to comply with Sweden packaging EPR rules. We support manufacturers, importers, and e-commerce sellers with complete EPR solutions — including EPR registration, packaging compliance assessments, ongoing regulatory updates, and accurate EPR data reporting for Sweden. With our in-depth knowledge of Sweden EPR requirements, we ensure your business stays fully compliant and up to date with changing legislation.

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FAQs on Sweden EPR

• Who must register under Sweden’s EPR? – All producers placing packaging on the Swedish market, including importers and e-commerce sellers.
• What packaging is covered? – Consumer, group, transport, and service packaging across materials, including plastics, glass, metal, and cardboard.
• Are any packaging types exempt? – Yes, integral product parts, exported packaging, and exclusively reusable packaging under certain conditions.
• Which PROs are approved? – Näringslivets Producentansvar i Sverige AB and TMResponsibility AB.
• What data must be reported? – Material weight, type of packaging, reusable/single-use plastics, harmful substances, and recycled content in PET bottles.
• What are the reporting deadlines? – 25th of the following month for monthly reporting; April/July/Oct/Jan for quarterly reporting.
• What penalties apply for non-compliance? – Injunctions, fines, and sanction fees for late or missing registration/reporting.
• How does Sweden EPR handle single-use plastics? – Restrictions on Styrofoam, mandatory labelling of cups, and recycled plastic content requirements in bottles.
• Do foreign companies need a representative? – Yes, non-Swedish companies must appoint a producer representative in Sweden.
• What eco-design rules apply? – Packaging must be reusable or recyclable, minimize harmful substances, and comply with EU labelling rules.