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EPR Registration Number 2026: What It Is and Where to Get It in Each EU Country
An EPR registration number is the identifier a national register issues once you are registered as a producer for a product stream in that country. There is no single EU EPR number: you need one per country and per stream (packaging, electrical equipment, batteries), and Amazon and eBay ask for the number of each country you sell into.
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EPR number at a glance
- What it is
- The registration number a national EPR register or scheme gives a producer for one product stream in one country.
- One EU-wide number?
- No. The EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR, Regulation (EU) 2025/40) applies since 12 August 2026, but registers, schemes and fees remain national.
- Streams
- Packaging, electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and batteries are separate. France runs around 20 EPR streams (filières REP), each with its own UIN.
- Germany
- 13-digit LUCID number for packaging (ZSVR, free of charge), plus stiftung ear registrations for electrical equipment and batteries.
- France
- UIN (identifiant unique) issued by ADEME via SYDEREP, one per EPR stream, mandatory since 1 January 2022.
- Marketplaces
- Since 12 August 2026 Amazon and eBay ask for packaging EPR numbers per country. Non-compliant listings may be deactivated (Amazon) or hidden (eBay).
- Authorized representative
- Under PPWR Art. 45, producers selling directly to end users in another member state, EU or non-EU, must appoint one there.
What is an EPR number?
An EPR number is proof that you are registered as a producer under extended producer responsibility (EPR) in a specific country for a specific product stream. It is issued by the national register (for example the ZSVR in Germany or ADEME in France) or, in some countries, handled through a producer responsibility organisation (scheme).
EPR means that whoever places packaging, electrical equipment or batteries on a national market pays for their collection and recycling and reports the quantities. If you ship goods directly to consumers in another country, you are generally treated as the producer in that country. The PPWR defines these distance sellers explicitly (Art. 3(1)(15)(c) and (d)), and national WEEE rules do the same, for example in the Netherlands and Italy.
Three questions decide which numbers you need:
- Which streams? Shipped goods almost always come with packaging. Electrical devices add WEEE; products with batteries, including built-in ones, add batteries.
- Which countries? Every country where you sell to end users needs its own registration.
- Where are you established? Without an establishment in the destination country you often need an authorized representative there.
Why there is no single EU EPR number
There is no EU-wide EPR registration number, because registration, fees and reporting are organised nationally. The PPWR entered into force on 11 February 2025 and applies from 12 August 2026. It harmonises many packaging rules directly across all member states, yet each country keeps its own register and its own schemes. Electrical equipment and batteries are handled by separate national registers again.
Germany shows how this works in practice. A seller of a battery-powered device needs three registrations: LUCID for packaging, stiftung ear under the ElektroG for the device, and stiftung ear under the BattDG for the battery. Selling the same product in France requires French UINs; in Spain, a registration with MITECO for packaging and the industry ministry registers for equipment and batteries.
Deutschsprachig? Die deutsche Fassung dieser Übersicht mit Fokus auf LUCID, stiftung ear und Batterien finden Sie unter EPR-Nummer beantragen.
EPR numbers by country
The table shows, for 14 key markets, which register or scheme issues the number for each stream and whether a local representative is required. Each country name links to the detailed guide on epr-obligation.eu. Where we have not yet verified a detail against an official source, the cell says "Check with us" rather than guessing.
| Country | Packaging register / scheme | WEEE register | Batteries register | Local authorized representative needed? | Number on marketplaces |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | LUCID (ZSVR), free of charge, plus participation in a dual system | stiftung ear (ElektroG), per brand and device type | stiftung ear (BattDG); PRO membership mandatory since 1 Jan 2026 | Packaging: only without a German branch and selling directly to end users (§ 5 VerpackDG). WEEE and batteries: yes, without German establishment | Amazon: 13-digit LUCID number; stiftung ear number for electrical equipment |
| France | UIN per EPR stream from ADEME (SYDEREP) | Separate UIN for the stream (ADEME SYDEREP) | Separate UIN for the stream (ADEME SYDEREP) | Yes: "mandataire" for producers not established in France, EU and non-EU, since 10 Jul 2026 (Loi 2026-602) | UIN; marketplaces count as producer unless they hold proof of your UIN |
| Italy | CONAI membership; environmental contribution (CAC) by weight and material | Registro AEE via the Chambers of Commerce | Registro Pile; number on invoices and transport documents | Packaging: Italy-based representative (Italian VAT number and PEC) for sellers without Italian establishment. WEEE, batteries: check with us | Amazon names Italy for packaging EPR; exact number: check with us |
| Spain | MITECO Registro de Productores de Producto (packaging section) | Industry ministry register RII-AEE | Industry ministry register RII-PYA | Packaging: yes, "representante autorizado" for producers established in another EU state or a third country. WEEE, batteries: check with us | Amazon.es: packaging registration number, otherwise paid Pay on Behalf |
| Poland | BDO register (entry by the voivodeship marshal's office) | BDO register | BDO register | Foreign entities may need a BDO registration even without a Polish branch; representative details: check with us | Amazon names Poland for packaging EPR; BDO number |
| Netherlands | Verpact; registration only above 50,000 kg of packaging per year in NL | Stichting OPEN (national (W)EEE register) | Check with us | Check with us | Amazon names the Netherlands for packaging EPR; exact number: check with us |
| Belgium | Fost Plus (household), Valipac (industrial); authority EPRiBEL | Recupel | Bebat | Packaging: yes, AR established in Belgium and registered with EPRiBEL since 12 Aug 2026. WEEE, batteries: check with us | Amazon names Belgium for packaging EPR; exact number: check with us |
| Austria | Registration via EDM (ministry BMLUK) | Check with us | Check with us | Yes for foreign distance sellers: "Bevollmächtigter" for packaging (§§ 16a–16e VVO) and for WEEE/batteries (§ 12a AWG, §§ 21a–c EAG-VO) | Amazon lists Austria for cross-border sales; exact number: check with us |
| Sweden | One producer-responsibility register at Naturvårdsverket; packaging PROs NPA and TMR | Naturvårdsverket (joint WEEE/batteries register) | Naturvårdsverket (joint WEEE/batteries register) | Packaging: EU-established producers since 12 Aug 2026 ("auktoriserat ombud"); non-EU: check with us. WEEE/batteries: EU distance sellers yes; non-EU sellers may register directly | Amazon names Sweden for packaging EPR; exact number: check with us |
| Czech Republic | EKO-KOM (authorized representatives report to EKO-KOM); ministry MŽP | Check with us | Check with us | Packaging: PPWR Art. 45 for distance sellers. WEEE, batteries: check with us | Check with us |
| Denmark | Dansk Producentansvar (DPA) register | Check with us | Dansk Producentansvar (DPA) register | According to DPA: EU companies need a Danish AR; non-EU companies may register directly, except for batteries (representative required) | Amazon lists Denmark for cross-border sales; exact number: check with us |
| Portugal | APA producer register (SILiAmb); schemes include SPV, Novo Verde, Electrão | APA producer register (SILiAmb) | APA producer register (SILiAmb) | Yes for foreign distance sellers to end users: EEE since 2018, packaging and batteries since 1 Jan 2022 | Register number (format PTFF000000) must appear on invoices; marketplace field: check with us |
| Ireland | Repak, mandatory for "major producers" (≥ 10 t and turnover > €1m) | Producer Register Ltd, renewed by 31 Jan each year | Producer Register Ltd, renewed by 31 Jan each year | WEEE/batteries: yes, Irish AR for distance sellers outside Ireland. Packaging: check with us | Amazon names Ireland for packaging EPR; exact number: check with us |
| United Kingdom | Packaging EPR registration with the environmental regulator (gov.uk); PackUK | Separate UK WEEE regime | Check with us | Check with us (the UK is outside the EU; the PPWR does not apply) | Check with us |
"Packaging: PPWR Art. 45" means that the EU-wide duty to appoint an authorized representative applies to producers selling directly to end users in that country, whether they are established in another EU state or outside the EU. National rules can add to this. Details for every country: epr-obligation.eu – all countries.
Which marketplaces ask for which EPR numbers
Since 12 August 2026 Amazon and eBay check packaging EPR compliance per EU country, and Amazon also asks for WEEE registration for electrical equipment in Germany. A missing or wrong number can lead to deactivated or hidden listings in that country.
| Marketplace | What is required | If the number is missing |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon (EU, notice of 25 Mar 2026) | Packaging EPR compliance from 12 Aug 2026 in DE, FR, IT, ES, NL, SE, PL, IE and BE, plus AT and DK for cross-border sales | Amazon "may need to stop selling" non-compliant products |
| Amazon.de | 13-digit LUCID number; stiftung ear registration for electrical equipment | Offers may be deactivated, or Amazon may comply on the seller's behalf |
| Amazon.es | Sellers not established in Spain: packaging registration number | Enrolment in paid Pay on Behalf; listings may be deactivated |
| eBay | From 12 Aug 2026: packaging EPR number for each country where the seller is the producer | Listings may be hidden from buyers in that country |
| Marketplaces selling into France | Proof of the seller's UIN | The marketplace counts as the producer for the third-party goods |
Which number to upload in which Seller Central field, how Pay on Behalf works and what to do about blocked listings is explained in detail on Amazon & eBay EPR numbers.
How to get your EPR numbers: step by step
You get an EPR number by registering with the national register of each country and stream, usually together with joining a scheme. The order below avoids the most common delays.
- Map your products to streams. List packaging (sales, shipping and filler material), electrical equipment and batteries, including batteries built into devices.
- List your sales countries. Include every country where you sell to end users, whether through your own shop, Amazon, eBay or other marketplaces.
- Check the representative duty. If you have no establishment in a country and sell directly to end users there, you usually need an authorized representative before you register.
- Register per country and stream. In Germany: LUCID registration (free of charge) plus a dual system contract, WEEE registration and battery registration with stiftung ear. stiftung ear charges official fees, for example €9.50 net per device type and €16.40 net per battery category.
- Plan for the WEEE guarantee. B2C electrical equipment in Germany needs an insolvency-proof guarantee. Processing times vary; plan several weeks for the financial guarantee.
- Publish and upload the numbers. Enter them in Seller Central and on eBay. In France the UIN must also appear in your terms and conditions and on your website; in Portugal and for Italian batteries the number belongs on invoices.
- Report and renew. Report quantities on time and watch deadlines such as 12 November 2026 (German LUCID data updates) and 17 May 2027 (German completeness declaration for 2026). See the EPR deadline calendar.
Typical mistakes with EPR numbers
Relying on Pay on Behalf
Pay on Behalf is a marketplace fallback, not a registration. On Amazon.es it is a paid service for sellers who have not provided a Spanish packaging registration number. It does not replace your own registration or your legal responsibility as a producer, and it only covers sales through that marketplace.
Using the wrong country's number
A LUCID number is valid for Germany only. Uploading it for France, Italy or Spain does not satisfy those countries' requirements. Each country needs its own number, and in France each EPR stream needs its own UIN.
Registering only packaging while selling electrical equipment or batteries
Packaging is only one stream. Amazon.de asks for a stiftung ear registration for electrical equipment. Batteries have their own EU EPR regime under Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 since 18 August 2025, and in Germany membership of a producer responsibility organisation has been mandatory since 1 January 2026.
Assuming a small-seller exemption
Thresholds differ by country. Spain has no registration de-minimis. The Czech small-producer exemption no longer applies since 12 August 2026. Verpact registration in the Netherlands applies above 50,000 kg per year, and Repak membership in Ireland applies to major producers with at least 10 tonnes and over €1 million turnover.
Keeping old German data unchanged
Existing LUCID registrations remain valid, but changes to registration data must be made by 12 November 2026. Dual system contracts concluded before 12 August 2026 continue at most until 31 December 2026.
Registration guides for Germany
Guides for all EU countries are on epr-obligation.eu:
FAQ: EPR registration numbers
What is an EPR number?
An EPR number is the registration number a national register issues to a producer for one product stream in one country, for example the LUCID number for packaging in Germany or the UIN in France. It proves that you are registered under extended producer responsibility in that country.
Is there one EPR registration number for the whole EU?
No. The PPWR applies across the EU since 12 August 2026, but registers, schemes and fees remain national. You need a separate number for each country and each stream: packaging, electrical equipment and batteries.
Which EPR number does Amazon require?
Amazon requires packaging EPR compliance from 12 August 2026 in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Sweden, Poland, Ireland and Belgium, plus Austria and Denmark for cross-border sales. In Germany that means the 13-digit LUCID number and, for electrical equipment, the stiftung ear registration.
What is the LUCID number?
The LUCID number is the 13-digit registration number of the German packaging register run by the Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister (ZSVR). Registration is free of charge and stays with the producer, even when an authorized representative is appointed.
What is a UIN in France?
The UIN (identifiant unique) is the French EPR registration number issued by ADEME via SYDEREP, one per EPR stream. It has been mandatory since 1 January 2022 and must appear in your terms and conditions and on your website. Fines can reach €30,000 plus up to €20,000 per day.
Do I still need my own number if a marketplace offers Pay on Behalf?
Yes. Pay on Behalf is a marketplace fallback. It does not replace your own registration or your legal responsibility as a producer, it is paid on Amazon.es, and it does not cover sales through your own shop or other marketplaces.
Do I need an authorized representative to get an EPR number?
Often, yes. Under PPWR Art. 45, producers who sell packaged products directly to end users in another member state, whether EU or non-EU established, must appoint an authorized representative there. Germany, France, Austria, Belgium, Portugal and others also have national representative rules.
- European Commission – Packaging waste and the PPWR
- Regulation (EU) 2025/40 (PPWR) – EUR-Lex
- ZSVR – What changed on 12 August 2026
- stiftung ear – Costs and fees
- ADEME – Unique identifier (UIN)
- MITECO – Packaging producer register FAQ
- Verpact – Do you need to register under the PPWR?
- Naturvårdsverket – PPWR questions and answers
- APA Portugal – FAQ authorized representative
- EPA Ireland – Guidance for distance sellers of EEE and batteries
- Amazon Global Selling – Notice of 25 March 2026
- Amazon.de – Extended producer responsibility
- eBay – Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
This page is general information, not legal advice. Last reviewed 27 October 2026.
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