How to Get an EPR Registration Number for Amazon & Co.

An EPR registration number is a unique identification code that proves you have fulfilled your Extended Producer Responsibility obligations. This number serves as evidence that you have registered with an EPR scheme and are paying for the recycling of your packaging, electronics, batteries, or other products. It is sometimes required by marketplaces like Amazon and eBay to verify that sellers comply with environmental regulations.

Yes, starting in August 2026, marketplaces must ensure their sellers meet packaging EPR requirements across all EU countries under the new packaging regulation (PPWR). There are also EPR obligations for electronics (WEEE), batteries, and other EPR-regulated items in the EU. 

Yes, for batteries sold on online marketplaces such as Amazon, producers in Germany, Italy, Spain, France, as well as Sweden, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium and Ireland are required to apply for a battery registration number. Registration is carried out either directly with the relevant authorities or via Producer Responsibility Organizations (PRO). In addition to registration, regular reporting of sold amounts and payment of environmental fees in accordance with local regulations are mandatory. According to the EU Battery Regulation, producers who sell batteries in a country where they are not based must appoint an Authorized Representative based there. Registration is then carried out via this Authorized Representative.

Your EPR registration number is provided in the official confirmation documents or letters you receive after registering with an EPR scheme or authority. For Germany, your packaging EPR number is your LUCID registration number, which you can find in the LUCID Packaging Register. For electronics and batteries in Germany, check your confirmation from Stiftung Ear. You can also verify your number on the relevant authority’s website or database.

You apply by registering with the relevant EPR authority or Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) in each country where you sell. The registration process varies by country. Some require direct registration with authorities, while others work through PRO schemes.

For Germany, you register in the LUCID Packaging Register and with a Dual System. For France, you register with specific recycling schemes that issue your UIN (EPR number). Foreign companies may need to appoint an Authorized Representative.

EPR numbers are issued by national authorities or Producer Responsibility Organizations (PRO). Examples include the LUCID Packaging Register and Stiftung Ear in Germany, various recycling schemes in France, ARA and UFH in Austria, and country-specific PRO systems in Spain, Italy, and other EU countries. Service providers like ecosistant can help you navigate the registration process and obtain your numbers with tailored step-by-step guides.

Amazon and other marketplaces will delete or suspend your product listings if you cannot provide a valid EPR registration number. In some countries like Italy and Spain, if you don’t submit your EPR number, Amazon will automatically enroll you in their “Pay on Behalf” service, charging you EPR fees plus additional service fees. Beyond marketplace restrictions, you may face legal penalties.

No, each country has its own EPR schemes and registration requirements. You need separate EPR registration numbers for each country where you sell. Additionally, each product category (packaging, batteries, WEEE) usually requires its own registration number. Cross-category use is not possible.

If you buy products from a retailer within the same country where you sell, that retailer should already be registered. In this case, Amazon requests the EPR number of your upstream supplier as proof of compliance. However, if you cannot obtain this proof from your supplier, you still need to register with an EPR scheme yourself.