{"product_id":"eu-ern-registration-service-epr-registration-number-for-packaging","title":"EU ERN Registration Service – EPR Registration Number for Packaging","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGet Your EU Packaging EPR Registration Number (ERN)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelling packaged products in the European Union through Amazon, Shopify, Etsy, eBay, Temu, your own website, or other sales channels?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may be required to obtain an \u003cstrong\u003eEPR Registration Number (ERN)\u003c\/strong\u003e for packaging in one or more EU Member States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnline marketplaces such as Amazon may request an \u003cstrong\u003eEPR Registration Number (ERN)\u003c\/strong\u003e to verify packaging Extended Producer Responsibility compliance. Amazon sellers may see compliance notices stating that their \u003cstrong\u003e“EPR Registration number (ERN) for EU packaging (PPWR) is missing.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEaseCert's \u003cstrong\u003eEU ERN Registration Service\u003c\/strong\u003e helps eligible businesses determine their packaging producer status, identify the applicable national registration requirements, prepare the required information, and coordinate the registration process needed to obtain or document the applicable packaging EPR registration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis service covers one EU Member State per purchase.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant: Product Safety Comes First\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eERN does not establish that your product is compliant with EU product-safety legislation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore EaseCert provides Packaging EPR or ERN registration services, the products concerned must first have been certified by EaseCert for the applicable EU product-safety requirements, including the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) where applicable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe correct compliance sequence is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEU Product Safety \/ GPSR → Packaging EPR \/ ERN → PPWR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGPSR, Packaging EPR and PPWR are separate legal requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is an ERN?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eERN means EPR Registration Number.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEPR stands for \u003cstrong\u003eExtended Producer Responsibility\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor packaging, producer registration forms part of the system used by EU Member States to identify businesses responsible for packaging placed on their national markets and to administer packaging waste obligations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ERN may be requested by online marketplaces such as Amazon as evidence that the relevant packaging producer has addressed applicable national registration requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is \u003cstrong\u003eno single universal EU packaging ERN\u003c\/strong\u003e covering every EU Member State.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePackaging producer registration remains country-specific. A business selling into several EU countries may therefore need separate producer assessments and registrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Service Includes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePackaging Producer Status Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe assess whether your company is likely to qualify as the packaging producer in the selected EU Member State.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe assessment considers factors including your company's establishment, manufacturer and seller structure, branding, packaging type, importer\/distributor arrangements, B2B\/B2C sales, marketplace sales, direct-to-consumer sales and the destination Member State.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNational ERN Requirement Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe identify the applicable packaging producer-registration requirements for the selected EU country and determine what registration information or evidence is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRegistration Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe help prepare the company, product, packaging and supply-chain information required for the applicable national packaging producer-registration process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePRO \/ Recycling-System Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the selected Member State requires participation in a Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO), recycling scheme, dual system or similar arrangement, we identify the applicable requirement and provide implementation guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePackaging Reporting Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe help identify the packaging information that should be collected for national reporting, which may include packaging material types, weights, quantities and sales volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eERN \/ Registration Evidence Guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe help identify the applicable national registration number or registration evidence that may be required for marketplaces, distributors or other business partners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmazon ERN Guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Amazon sellers, we provide guidance on the registration information relevant to Amazon's EU packaging EPR compliance requests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazon may request an \u003cstrong\u003eEPR Registration Number (ERN)\u003c\/strong\u003e through its regulatory compliance systems for individual EU countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImplementation Roadmap\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou receive a practical action plan explaining the steps required to complete and maintain the applicable national packaging EPR obligations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCountries Covered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis service can be used for packaging EPR \/ ERN support in EU Member States where EaseCert provides the applicable registration support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExamples include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetherlands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortugal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHungary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCzech Republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRomania\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand other applicable EU Member States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne purchase covers one EU Member State.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermany, France, Italy and Spain have dedicated EaseCert Packaging EPR services due to their specific national requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Use This Service?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmazon sellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShopify sellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtsy sellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeBay sellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemu sellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImporters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand owners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivate-label sellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnline retailers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-EU exporters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBusinesses selling packaged products directly to EU consumers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAmazon Asking for an ERN?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazon sellers may receive a notice stating:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Your Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Registration number (ERN) for EU packaging (PPWR) is missing in one or more EU countries.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you receive this warning, do not automatically register in every EU country and do not enter an unrelated number simply to clear the compliance alert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first step is determining whether your company is actually the packaging producer in the country identified by Amazon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEaseCert will assess your producer status and the applicable national EPR requirements before proceeding with registration support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThere Is No Single EU ERN\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn important point for marketplace sellers is that an \u003cstrong\u003eEU ERN is not one registration number covering the entire European Union\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePackaging producer-registration obligations are administered at Member State level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, a German packaging registration does not automatically replace a Swedish packaging registration, and a Swedish registration does not automatically satisfy requirements in France, Italy or Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour obligations must therefore be assessed country by country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant: ERN \/ EPR and PPWR Compliance Are Separate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObtaining an ERN does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e mean that your packaging is fully compliant with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eERN \/ Packaging EPR\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePackaging EPR concerns matters such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eproducer registration + PRO\/recycling-system participation + packaging reporting + environmental fees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePPWR Packaging Compliance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePPWR also regulates the packaging itself and introduces requirements concerning areas such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epackaging design + recyclability + recycled content + minimisation + reuse + labelling + technical documentation + conformity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBusinesses that require packaging conformity support can use the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/easecert.com\/products\/ppwr-compliance-service\"\u003ePPWR Compliance Service (€500,00 EUR)\u003c\/a\u003e separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant: EaseCert Is Not a PRO or Recycling Company\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEaseCert is a compliance assessment and implementation partner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEaseCert is \u003cstrong\u003enot a Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO), recycling company, waste collector, dual-system operator or government authority\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe provide producer-status assessment, registration guidance, documentation preparation, reporting setup, labeling review and registration coordination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere registration must legally be submitted or confirmed directly by the producer, authorised representative, PRO or another designated party, we will provide the necessary guidance and documentation support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThird-Party Fees Are Not Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e€400,00 EUR EaseCert service fee does not include third-party charges\u003c\/strong\u003e unless expressly stated otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the Member State, additional costs may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) fees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erecycling-system or dual-system fees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eenvironmental contributions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epackaging recycling fees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egovernment or authority fees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eregistration fees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eauthorised representative fees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eannual reporting fees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efees calculated according to packaging quantities or materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese charges are normally paid directly by the customer to the relevant organisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical Information Required\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo assess and prepare your ERN \/ Packaging EPR registration, we may request:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegal company name\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegistered business address\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVAT or tax information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompany registration information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEU importer information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand names\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct categories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging specifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging material breakdown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging weights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimated annual sales volumes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEU destination countries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB2B\/B2C sales information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarketplace links\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmazon seller information where applicable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFulfilment and distribution structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExisting EPR registrations or PRO contracts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eService Scope\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne purchase covers one EU Member State and includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging producer-status assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNational ERN \/ EPR requirement assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegistration preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegistration coordination and guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePRO \/ recycling-system requirement assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging reporting setup guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarketplace \/ Amazon ERN guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegistration evidence review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplementation roadmap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does ERN mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eERN means \u003cstrong\u003eEPR Registration Number\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is the term commonly used for registration information associated with Extended Producer Responsibility requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs there one ERN for the whole EU?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. There is no single packaging EPR Registration Number that automatically covers all EU Member States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePackaging producer-registration requirements are administered nationally, so separate registrations may be required depending on where your company qualifies as the producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get an ERN for Amazon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst determine the EU country identified by Amazon and whether your business qualifies as the packaging producer there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf registration is required, the applicable national producer-registration and related EPR requirements must be addressed before the appropriate registration information can be provided to Amazon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEaseCert can assist with this process for eligible products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Amazon issue the ERN?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Amazon may collect and verify EPR registration information, but Amazon does not replace the relevant national producer-registration system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need an ERN for every Amazon EU marketplace?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour packaging producer status must be assessed for each relevant Member State based on your establishment, sales model, supply chain, importer\/distributor arrangements and destination market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use the same ERN for every EU country?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not assume so. National packaging registrations are country-specific.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a VAT number an ERN?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. A VAT number should not be substituted for an EPR Registration Number merely because a marketplace requests an ERN.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a PRO customer number an ERN?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot necessarily. A PRO membership or customer number should only be used where it is actually the registration information required by the applicable national system and marketplace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Germany's LUCID number an ERN?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermany operates the LUCID Packaging Register. Businesses subject to German packaging producer-registration requirements receive a LUCID registration number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGerman packaging compliance is covered through EaseCert's dedicated \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/easecert.com\/products\/lucid-registration-service\"\u003eLUCID Registration Support for Packaging Compliance in Germany (€400,00 EUR)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes an ERN make me PPWR compliant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePackaging EPR registration and PPWR packaging conformity are separate compliance requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ERN may demonstrate an aspect of producer registration, but it does not by itself demonstrate compliance with PPWR requirements concerning packaging design, recyclability, recycled content, minimisation, labeling, documentation or other applicable requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes an ERN make my product GPSR compliant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGPSR concerns product safety. Packaging EPR concerns producer responsibility for packaging waste. PPWR establishes separate packaging requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEaseCert therefore addresses these requirements in the following order:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Safety \/ GPSR → Packaging EPR \/ ERN → PPWR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan EaseCert register products that EaseCert has not certified?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEaseCert provides Packaging EPR, ERN, LUCID, WEEE, Batteries and related environmental compliance services only for products that have first been certified by EaseCert for the applicable EU product-safety requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your product has not yet completed this process, the applicable product-safety assessment must be addressed first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes EaseCert pay my recycling or PRO fees?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, PRO fees, recycling fees, environmental contributions, government fees and other third-party costs are paid separately by the customer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this service include PPWR packaging conformity?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ERN Registration Service focuses on national packaging producer-registration and associated EPR implementation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor packaging conformity requirements, use the separate \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/easecert.com\/products\/ppwr-compliance-service\"\u003ePPWR Compliance Service (€500,00 EUR)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does the EU ERN Registration Service cost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEU ERN Registration Service costs €400,00 EUR per EU Member State\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf registration support is required in three Member States, for example, the EaseCert service total would be \u003cstrong\u003e€1.200,00 EUR\u003c\/strong\u003e, excluding applicable third-party fees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated EaseCert Services\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGermany\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/easecert.com\/products\/lucid-registration-service\"\u003eLUCID Registration Support for Packaging Compliance in Germany (€400,00 EUR)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFrance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/easecert.com\/products\/france-epr-packaging-compliance\"\u003eFrance EPR Packaging Compliance \u0026amp; Triman (Info-Tri) Labelling Guidance (€400,00 EUR)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eItaly\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/easecert.com\/products\/italy-packaging-epr-conai-compliance-service\"\u003eItaly Packaging EPR \/ CONAI Compliance Service (€400,00 EUR)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpain\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/easecert.com\/products\/spain-packaging-epr-compliance-service\"\u003eSpain Packaging EPR Compliance Service (€400,00 EUR)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePPWR\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/easecert.com\/products\/ppwr-compliance-service\"\u003ePPWR Compliance Service (€500,00 EUR)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EaseCert | GPSR Compliance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52751732572389,"sku":"ECRT-ERN-01","price":500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/2565\/8853\/files\/EU_ERN_Registration_Service_EPR_Registration_Number_for_Packaging.heic?v=1788314419","url":"https:\/\/easecert.com\/products\/eu-ern-registration-service-epr-registration-number-for-packaging","provider":"EaseCert | GPSR Compliance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}