- EPR is an environmental policy requiring companies to pay an eco-contribution for certain products that impact the environment. This obligation applies at the post-consumer stage, and producers are responsible for recuperating and treating the products, mitigating their environmental impact.
- Amazon sellers and other online suppliers must comply with EPR obligations in the EU, with France and Germany making marketplaces jointly liable.
- EPR policies in the EU cover waste from electrical and electronic equipment, batteries, and packaging.
- EPR obligations for online sellers include obtaining an EPR number in the country, communicating it to platforms, and paying the eco-contribution. Amazon suspends non-compliant accounts in France and Germany.
- In Germany, sellers must obtain an EPR number from LUCID and make periodic eco-contributions.
Source Marosa
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