Amazon.de: New EPR Requirements for Single-Use Plastics Starting 2025
Starting January 1, 2025, a German regulation on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Single-Use Plastic will come into effect, impacting sellers of products containing single-use plastics on Amazon.de and other online marketplaces. This regulation aims to promote sustainable waste management and reduce plastic pollution.
What are Single-Use Plastic (SUP) Products?
SUP products are items made wholly or partly of plastic and not designed for multiple use cycles. These include:
Who is Considered a Producer?
You are considered a producer if you:
- Are established in Germany and manufacture, fill, sell, or import SUP products
- Are not established in Germany but sell SUP products directly to German consumers via distance communication
*Self-check if you are a Producer here.
Steps for Compliance on Amazon.de
1. Register on the German Environment Agency's Single-Use Plastics Fund platform (DIVID):
- Producers in Germany can register now
- Non-German producers can create accounts from April 1, 2024, and register from August 1, 2024
2. Submit registration numbers through Amazon's Compliance Portal (launching Q3-Q4 2024)
3. Starting 2025, report annual sales of SUP products to DIVID by May 15 each year and pay corresponding eco-fees
Important Dates:
- April 1, 2024: Non-German producers can create DIVID accounts
- August 1, 2024: Non-German producers can register on DIVID
- Q3-Q4 2024: Amazon's Compliance Portal launches
- January 1, 2025: Regulation takes effect; non-compliant listings will be deactivated
Early registration on DIVID is recommended to ensure compliance. Visit German Single-Use Plastics Law (EWKFondsG) and the DIVID platform for detailed information.
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