Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation is part of a Europe-wide initiative to protect the environment by improving waste management, limiting the use of landfills, and stimulating innovation in recycling.
Since 1 July 2022, all marketplaces, including eBay, have been legally required to make sure that sellers are complying with EPR regulations.
EPR in France: France Extended Producer Responsibility
The Extended Producer Responsibility France (EPR France) regulates the disposal of packaging and materials throughout the entire lifecycle of products. Sellers who sell to buyers in France must comply with the EPR requirements, which may include rules for eBay listings, recycling, and waste management. To learn more about this regulation, visit our Help page.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Packaging in Germany
EPR regulates waste from products. To reduce environmental impact and encourage recycling, sellers to buyers in Germany must license their packaging and register with the government waste-reduction system. To learn more about this regulation, visit our Help page.
The German EEE Act (ElektroG)
The WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive is part of the extended producer responsibility (EPR) and regulates the distribution, return and environmentally friendly disposal of electrical and electronic equipment. Sellers of these products must check if they need to enter a WEEE number in their eBay account. To learn more about this regulation, visit our Help page.
