WEEE & Packaging EPR Compliance — Frequently Asked Questions
Below you’ll find answers to the most common questions from sellers who need to comply with EU recycling laws.
WEEE stands for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. It’s an EU directive that requires producers of electrical goods to take responsibility for recycling and safe disposal. If you sell electronics in the EU, you must register for WEEE in each country where your products are sold.
EPR stands for Extended Producer Responsibility. Packaging EPR ensures that businesses take financial responsibility for the recycling of the packaging they put on the market. This applies to packaging made of cardboard, plastic, glass, or metal.
If you sell electrical goods, you need WEEE compliance. If your products are packaged in materials covered under EPR, you must also register for Packaging EPR. Many sellers require both.
Most countries process registrations within 5–10 working days after receiving all necessary documentation.
Most countries process registrations within 5–10 working days after receiving all necessary documentation.
Yes. Amazon requires valid WEEE and Packaging EPR registration numbers for each EU country you sell in. Eldris provides certificates and numbers accepted by Amazon.
Penalties can include:
- Amazon account suspension
- Product listing removal
- Fines up to €100,000 per country
- Customs seizures
Yes. WEEE and EPR registration is country-specific — there is no single EU-wide number.
Yes. Your monthly fee covers ongoing reporting and communication with compliance schemes.
