Packaging EPR Deadlines in Europe: March to May 2026
1. Why do packaging EPR deadlines matter so much right now? Packaging EPR deadlines are becoming harder to ignore because 2026 is not just another reporting year. It is the year in which many companies are trying to close prior-year packaging data, handle country-specific declarations, and prepare for a much more demanding compliance environment under […]
Packaging Data Management for PPWR & EPR for FMCG Companies
1. Why does packaging data management matter for FMCG companies? Packaging data management has become a core compliance issue for high-SKU FMCG companies. When EPR reporting and PPWR readiness depend on accurate SKU-level records, disconnected spreadsheets, supplier emails, scattered specifications, and manually updated templates are no longer enough. Businesses need a packaging data structure that […]
How to Calculate Your EPR Fees Across EU Markets in 2026?
For most companies, the hardest part of EPR is not understanding that an obligation exists. It is understanding how the cost is actually calculated. That difficulty increases sharply once a business sells in more than one EU country. There is no single EU-wide packaging EPR fee for 2026. Instead, businesses face different national systems, different […]
Packaging EPR in France for Online Sellers and Small Producers: 2026 Guide
France is one of the most important packaging EPR markets in Europe. It is also one of the easiest to misunderstand. Many businesses still assume that packaging EPR in France only matters for large FMCG companies with major retail volumes. That is not the case. French packaging EPR can also affect online sellers, importers, marketplace […]
EPR Compliance in Five Steps: A Definitive Operational Guide for E-Commerce Sellers
Published: March 2026 | Category: EPR Compliance | Read time: 15 minutes A definitive operational guide for Amazon sellers, Shopify brands, importers, and non-EU businesses selling into Europe. Covers packaging EPR, WEEE, and batteries compliance across all EU member states and the UK. Table of Contents Why EPR Demands Urgent Attention in 2026 Step 1 […]
Eco-Modulation under PPWR & EPR: Reduce Packaging Fees
Need the broader EPR and PPWR context? This eco-modulation article connects to our EU EPR and PPWR compliance guide, which explains how packaging design, recyclability, reporting, fees and conformity obligations fit together across Europe. Eco-modulation is quickly becoming one of the most consequential financial mechanisms in European EPR packaging regulation. It is the principle that adjusts Extended Producer Responsibility fees […]
Why Paying EPR Fees Is Critical for EU Companies | RegSurance
If your company sells packaged goods, electronics, batteries, or textiles in Europe, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations almost certainly apply to you. Yet thousands of businesses continue to operate across the EU without registering, reporting, or paying their EPR fees — not out of deliberate avoidance, but because EPR simply falls through the cracks. This […]
EPR in the Netherlands 2026: UPV Streams, Recent Updates, PROs, Deadlines & FAQs
Last updated: 19 February 2026. Extended Producer Responsibility in the Netherlands is called UPV (Uitgebreide Producentenverantwoordelijkheid). In practice, UPV means: if you first place certain products (or packaging) on the Dutch market, you are responsible for financing and organising (directly or via a producer organisation) the end-of-life phase: collection, recycling, reporting, and in some streams […]
EU Packaging EPR & PPWR Reporting: 7 SKU Level Data Fields to Avoid Audit Findings
What auditors look for is not “more rows” in a spreadsheet. They look for a dataset that can explain itself under pressure. If you sell packaged goods across Europe, your reporting will eventually be challenged in one of three ways: – A PRO requests evidence because your reported volumes look unusual versus peers. – An […]