Companies placing packaging on the EU market may need packaging licensing to finance recycling, report volumes, and meet compliance, varying by country and role. Obligations apply to many businesses, including occasional sellers, and cover various packaging types. Cross-border sellers must check each country individually. A free Obligation Check helps determine responsibilities, which may change with new regulations like the PPWR. Voluntary compliance options may also be available.
Why do I need packaging licensing?
Across the EU, companies that place packaging on the market may be required to take responsibility for it. This can include financing collection and recycling systems, reporting packaging volumes, and meeting national compliance requirements. The exact obligations depend on the country, your role in the supply chain, and the type of packaging you use.
Who needs this service?
Potentially, any company selling, shipping, or producing products in the EU may have packaging obligations. This can apply to online sellers, brands, manufacturers, importers, and distributors. Because obligations vary by country and business model, the easiest way to find out is to complete our free Obligation Check https://app.lizenzero.com/de/select-countries .
What packaging needs to be licensed?
That depends on the country and the specific legal requirements. In many cases, obligations can apply to product packaging, shipping packaging, transport packaging, service packaging, and other packaging placed on the market — in both B2C and B2B contexts. Our free Obligation Check https://app.lizenzero.com/de/select-countries helps you understand what applies to your business.
I only sell occasionally. Does this still apply to me?
It can. Packaging obligations do not always depend on how often you sell or how large your business is. Even smaller quantities can be relevant. If you are unsure, use our free Obligation Check https://app.lizenzero.com/de/select-countries to see whether you may be affected.
Can I handle packaging compliance for several countries at once?
Yes, but the requirements usually differ from country to country. If you sell cross-border in the EU, you need to check each market individually. Complete our free Obligation Check https://app.lizenzero.com/de/select-countries to find out in which countries you may have packaging obligations.
We completed the Obligation Check and it showed that we are not obligated in any country. What should we do if we think this is incorrect?
Your obligations may change once the PPWR comes into effect. In some cases, you may also have the option to purchase compliance voluntarily even if you are not currently obligated. Please complete the Obligation Check to see whether this option is available for your selected countries. If it is not, we continuously monitor legal developments and update our Obligation Check accordingly.