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EPR Deadlines 2026โ2027: Calendar for Packaging, WEEE & Batteries
Every EPR date between November 2026 and May 2027 that matters to online sellers โ per country, with who is affected and whether the date is confirmed on an official source.
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Short answer: the next EPR deadline is 12 November 2026, when changes to German LUCID registration data must be made. It is followed by the end of old German dual-system contracts on 31 December 2026, a cluster of dates on 1 January 2027, the Irish EEE and battery renewal on 31 January 2027, the EU-wide PPWR penalty deadline on 12 February 2027, Sweden's first packaging report on 31 March 2027, UK reporting on 1 April 2027 and the German completeness declaration on 17 May 2027.
Deadlines at a glance
- Next deadline
- 12 Nov 2026 โ Germany: update LUCID registration data (ยง 68(2) VerpackDG).
- Busiest date
- 1 Jan 2027 โ Germany, Belgium, UK and France.
- Key EU date
- 12 Feb 2027 โ member states' PPWR penalty rules due; German PPWR fines apply.
- Batteries
- 18 Feb 2027 โ QR code, removability rules, battery passport (EV/LMT/industrial >2 kWh).
- Reporting
- 31 Mar 2027 Sweden ยท 1 Apr 2027 UK ยท 17 May 2027 Germany.
- Pending decisions
- EU representative exemption, Poland, Spain, Belgium and Czech Republic โ all proposals, not yet law.
- How to use
- Calendar Nov 2026 โ May 2027
- Later dates
- Already in force
- Pending decisions
- FAQ
- Update log
How to use this calendar
This calendar lists EPR dates for packaging, electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and batteries from our fact base, reviewed on 27 October 2026. It is a planning tool: a date only applies to you if you are a producer in that country for that product stream.
- Filter by country. Look only at the countries you ship to. EU rows apply in every member state.
- Check "Who is affected". Many dates only concern producers with an existing registration, a specific contract or a volume above a threshold.
- Read the status. "Confirmed" means verified on an official or primary source; "Reported" means taken from a reputable secondary source. Proposals are listed separately and are not law.
- Open the country guide. Each row links to the guide with background, steps and sources.
- Plan backwards. Registrations, representative mandates and data collection take time. Processing times vary, so start well before the date.
EPR calendar November 2026 โ May 2027
| Date | Country / EU | What is due | Who is affected | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | ||||
| 12 Nov 2026 | Germany | Changes to LUCID registration data must be made (ยง 68(2) VerpackDG); existing registrations remain valid | Producers with an existing LUCID registration | Confirmed |
| End Nov 2026 | United Kingdom | PackUK plans to issue the first 2026โ27 notices of liability | Producers liable for UK packaging fees | Reported |
| December 2026 | ||||
| 31 Dec 2026 | Germany | Dual-system participations concluded before 12 Aug 2026 end at the latest (unless the contract ends earlier) | Producers with pre-12 Aug 2026 dual-system contracts | Confirmed |
| January 2027 | ||||
| 1 Jan 2027 | Germany | Dual systems must prove the additional requirements | Dual systems and the producers contracted with them | Confirmed |
| 1 Jan 2027 | Belgium | EPRiBEL annual registration fees start | Producers registered with EPRiBEL | Confirmed |
| 1 Jan 2027 | United Kingdom | RAM 2027 applies to packaging supplied from this date | UK packaging producers | Reported |
| 1 Jan 2027 | France | Advertising ban for ultra-fast fashion | Ultra-fast-fashion textile sellers | Reported |
| 31 Jan 2027 | Ireland | Annual EEE and battery producer registration renewal (Producer Register Ltd) | Producers of EEE and batteries in Ireland | Confirmed |
| February 2027 | ||||
| 12 Feb 2027 | EU | Member states must lay down PPWR penalty rules (Art. 68) | All packaging producers in the EU | Reported |
| 12 Feb 2027 | Germany | PPWR-related fines apply (ยง 66(2) VerpackDG) | Packaging producers in Germany | Confirmed |
| 12 Feb 2027 | Czech Republic | Green Dot only via QR code or digital marking | Producers using the Green Dot on Czech packaging | Confirmed |
| 18 Feb 2027 | EU batteries | QR code on all batteries, removability and replaceability rules, battery passport for EV, LMT and industrial batteries above 2 kWh | Battery producers and sellers of battery-powered products | Reported |
| March 2027 | ||||
| 31 Mar 2027 | Sweden | First producer report, covering 12 Augโ31 Dec 2026 | New packaging producers in Sweden | Confirmed |
| April 2027 | ||||
| 1 Apr 2027 | United Kingdom | Large producers report H2 2026 data; small producers report full-year 2026 data and register; sellers whose only activity is selling filled packaging to end users register | UK packaging producers | Confirmed |
| May 2027 | ||||
| 17 May 2027 | Germany | Completeness declaration 2026 (15 May falls on a Saturday): one declaration under ยง 10 VerpackDG, 2026 data broken down per the old VerpackG rules | Producers above glass 80 t, paper/board 50 t or lightweight packaging 30 t | Confirmed |
Germany in detail: five of the dates above concern the switch from the VerpackG to the VerpackDG. See the Germany guide and the LUCID registration guide on register-epr.com.
Later dates (after May 2027)
| Date | Country / EU | What is due | Who is affected | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug 2027 | EU batteries | Battery due-diligence obligations (postponed by Regulation (EU) 2025/1561) | Battery producers in scope | Reported |
| 12 Aug 2028 or 24 months after implementing acts | EU | Harmonised packaging labelling (implementing acts not adopted as of Sep 2026) | All packaging producers | Reported |
| ~2028โ2030 | EU | EU-harmonised fee modulation by recyclability grade (delegated acts due 1 Jan 2028); national modulation already exists in Germany, France and the UK | All packaging producers | Reported |
Already in force: dates you may have missed
These dates have passed, but the obligations they started apply now. If one of them concerns you and you have not acted yet, start there.
| Date | Country / EU | What started | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2022 | Portugal | Authorized representative mandatory for foreign distance sellers of packaging and batteries (EEE since 2018) | Confirmed |
| 1 Jan 2023 | Ireland | Packaging self-compliance ended; major producers must join Repak | Confirmed |
| 18 Aug 2025 | EU batteries | EPR regime of the Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 | Confirmed |
| 1 Jan 2026 | Germany | Joining a battery producer responsibility organisation mandatory (BattDG) | Confirmed |
| 10 Jul 2026 | France | France-established mandataire required for all producers not established in France (Loi 2026-602) | Reported |
| 12 Aug 2026 | EU | PPWR (Regulation (EU) 2025/40) applies | Confirmed |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Germany | VerpackDG in force; representative duty for producers without German branch selling directly to end users | Confirmed |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Sweden | Authorized representative required for EU-established producers | Confirmed |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Belgium | Foreign producers need an AR established in Belgium and registered with EPRiBEL | Confirmed |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Czech Republic | ยง 15a small-producer exemption no longer applies | Confirmed |
| 1 Oct 2026 | United Kingdom | 2027 packaging EPR registration deadline | Confirmed |
| 15 Oct 2026 | Denmark | BEK 851/2026 (PPWR supplementary rules) in force | Reported |
Pending decisions (proposals)
None of the following is law. Until a final text is adopted and in force, plan with the current rules.
| Proposal | Country / EU | Latest step | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Representative exemption for EU-established packaging producers (Environmental Omnibus COM(2025) 982) | EU | Parliament position 20 Oct 2026; Council position 21 Oct 2026 (under 1 t/year in another member state, until 2032); trilogue next. Does not cover non-EU sellers. | Proposal โ not yet law |
| Suspension of the batteries representative duty (Omnibus) | EU | Parliament vote 20 Oct 2026; Council position pending | Proposal โ not yet law |
| Packaging EPR reform bill UC100 | Poland | Version 4.0 dated 17 Aug 2026: NFOลiGW as central body, per-kg fee, quarterly fees; not adopted | Proposal โ not yet law |
| New packaging royal decree | Spain | In drafting; RD 1055/2022 applies where compatible with the PPWR | Proposal โ not yet law |
| New batteries royal decree | Spain | Public consultation closed 3 Sep 2026 | Proposal โ not yet law |
| Amendment of the cooperation agreement | Belgium | Not yet approved | Proposal โ not yet law |
| Packaging-law amendment (register kept by the scheme, collective compliance mandatory) | Czech Republic | Proposed; not adopted | Proposal โ not yet law |
Not sure which of these dates apply to you? Tell us where you are established, what you sell and where you ship. Certify maps your obligations per country โ packaging, WEEE and batteries. Free first consultation, no obligation.
Update log
| Date | Change |
|---|---|
| Calendar created (dates reviewed against official and secondary sources as of 26 October 2026). |
Frequently asked questions โ EPR deadlines
What is the next EPR deadline?
The next deadline is 12 November 2026 in Germany: changes to LUCID registration data must be made by then under ยง 68(2) VerpackDG. Existing LUCID registrations remain valid.
When is the German completeness declaration for 2026 due?
It is due on 17 May 2027, because 15 May 2027 falls on a Saturday. There is one declaration under ยง 10 VerpackDG for 2026, with the 2026 data broken down according to the old VerpackG rules.
When do PPWR penalties apply?
Member states must lay down PPWR penalty rules by 12 February 2027. In Germany, PPWR-related fines under ยง 66(2) VerpackDG apply from 12 February 2027.
When is Sweden's first packaging report due?
New producers in Sweden must submit their first report by 31 March 2027, covering the period from 12 August to 31 December 2026.
Has the EU exemption from the authorized representative duty been adopted?
No. It is a proposal. The Parliament adopted its position on 20 October 2026 and the Council on 21 October 2026; trilogue negotiations follow. It would not cover sellers established outside the EU.
What do Confirmed and Reported mean in this calendar?
Confirmed means the date was verified on an official or primary source. Reported means it comes from a reputable secondary source. Proposals are listed separately and are not law.
- gesetze-im-internet.de โ ยง 68 VerpackDG (transitional rules)
- gesetze-im-internet.de โ ยง 66 VerpackDG (fines)
- ZSVR โ Declaration of completeness
- European Commission โ Packaging waste (PPWR)
- Council of the EU โ press release of 21 October 2026
- GOV.UK โ Packaging data reporting periods and deadlines
- GOV.UK โ Register for packaging EPR
- Naturvรฅrdsverket โ New national provisions following the PPWR
- EPA Ireland โ Guidance for distance sellers of EEE and batteries (PDF)
- MลฝP โ Methodological communication on Regulation (EU) 2025/40 (PDF)
- Fost Plus โ Mandatory registration in the producer register (EPRiBEL)
- gov.pl โ Draft act on packaging and packaging waste (UC100)
This page is general information, not legal advice. Last reviewed 27 October 2026.
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