# epr-obligation.eu

> Comprehensive guide to EU-wide Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations: legal duties, penalties, country rules and expert compliance support. Operated in partnership with Certify GmbH.

## About this site
This site explains the legal obligations that arise from EU Extended Producer Responsibility legislation. It covers the regulatory framework, the four core obligation types (registration, fees, reporting, labeling), penalty structures, authorized representative requirements, and country-specific enforcement — with a focus on helping producers understand and fulfil their legal duties.

## Language
English

## Primary URL
https://epr-obligation.eu/

## Topics covered
- EU EPR legal framework (Packaging Directive 94/62/EC, WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU, Batteries Regulation EU 2023/1542, Single-Use Plastics Directive 2019/904/EU)
- Four core obligation types: registration, financial (eco-fees), reporting (quantity declarations), labeling
- WEEE obligations (electronics, EAR / Stiftung EAR)
- Packaging obligations (LUCID, ZSVR, VerpackG)
- Battery obligations (BattG, EU Battery Regulation)
- Penalties for non-compliance (fines up to €200,000, sales bans, marketplace delisting, retroactive fees)
- Authorized representative — legal requirements and liability
- Country-specific obligations (Germany, France, UK, Poland, Netherlands, Sweden, Italy, Spain)
- E-commerce and marketplace seller obligations
- Threshold and de minimis exemptions
- White label / OEM producer responsibility
- Reporting obligations in detail (frequency, format, verification)

## Target audience
- Manufacturers selling regulated products in EU countries
- Importers bringing products into EU member states
- E-commerce and marketplace sellers shipping cross-border into the EU
- Brand owners (including white label / OEM)
- Legal and compliance teams assessing EPR exposure

## Key sections
- / (main landing page with all content)
- /#obligations (core EPR obligations FAQ — 9 topics)
- /#penalties (penalty framework — fines, enforcement, marketplace liability)
- /#representative (authorized representative — requirements, duties, liability)
- /#countries (country-specific obligations)
- /#categories (WEEE, packaging, battery obligation categories)

## Contact
Free first consultation available via on-page contact form. Inquiries are handled by Certify GmbH, a specialized EPR compliance service provider.

## Related sites
- https://register-epr.com/ (EPR registration service — English, international)
- https://epr-anmeldung.de/ (EPR-Anmeldung — German language)

## Legal note
This site is an informational resource operated in partnership with Certify GmbH. EPR obligations are country- and category-specific. Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice.