Denmark’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging is mandated under an executive order by the Ministry of Environment and Equality. This regulation requires all producers placing packaging on the Danish market to register and report their packaging data. The law officially comes into effect on 1 October 2025.

Obligated producers must register with Dansk Producentansvar no later than 14 days before making packaging available. Reporting obligations include annual submissions of packaging weight by material type and use (household vs. commercial), with stricter reporting granularity if over 8 tonnes are placed on the market.

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Denmark EPR Regulations for Manufacturers, Importers and Ecommerce

According to § 3, Denmark defines a producer broadly to include:

• Businesses established in Denmark placing packaging or filled packaging on the market.
• Foreign companies (EU/Non-EU) selling directly to Danish end-users via distance sales.
• Importers of packaging from third countries into the EU.

E-commerce sellers, manufacturers using their own brand, and those supplying micro-enterprises with customized packaging also fall under EPR obligations.

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Covered and Exempted Packaging under Denmark EPR

Covered Packaging: All packaging used for protecting, handling, delivering, or presenting goods, whether processed or raw, is included under EPR requirements.

Exemptions:

• Packaging subject to Denmark’s deposit-return system (e.g. certain beverage containers).
• Single-use plastic beverage containers and cups are exempt from Chapters 2 and 3 of the regulation.

However, exemptions apply only if a formal dispensation is granted. Other regulatory obligations like health, hygiene, and hazardous transport still apply.

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Who Must Register under Denmark EPR

Entities that must register include:

• Producers or importers established in Denmark.
• Foreign sellers using distance sales channels to sell to Danish end-users.
• Brands designing packaging under their own name, including for micro-enterprises.

These producers must register with Dansk Producentansvar and, where applicable, join a collective compliance scheme (especially for single-use packaging).

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Denmark EPR Data Reporting

Producers must report annually the packaging placed on the Danish market, categorized by:

• Material (e.g. cardboard, plastic, glass, aluminium, wood, etc.).
• Type of use (household or commercial).
• Reusability and hazardous characteristics.

Businesses placing less than 8 tonnes per year may submit a simplified total-weight report. Reporting deadlines differ based on packaging types and payment obligations.

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Denmark EPR Schedule and Deadlines

• 1 January 2025: Reusable packaging registration opens.
• 14 January 2025: Deadline for already-registered producers of single-use packaging to join a collective scheme.
• 1 April (annually): Packaging report submission deadline.
• 1 June (annually): Deadline for cost-related reporting on municipally collected and commercial packaging waste.

Registration must be done 14 days before placing packaging on the market.

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Denmark EPR Fees and Penalties

A one-time registration fee of:

• DKK 1,000 per producer is required.
• DKK 500 if already registered under other waste regulations (e.g. batteries or electronics).

Penalties: Non-compliance may result in fines, and in cases of gross negligence or intentional violations, up to 2 years of imprisonment may apply (§ 23).

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Common EPR Compliance Challenges In Denmark

• Correctly classifying packaging types and materials.
• Understanding micro-enterprise exemptions and obligations.
• Timely registration and joining of collective schemes.
• Complex data reporting requirements especially for multi-material or hazardous packaging.

Accurate self-monitoring and recordkeeping are crucial as random inspections and audits by Danish authorities are possible.

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Why choose RegSurance as your Denmark EPR Compliance Partner

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