Amazon Adds EPR Compliance Reports for France and Germany Sellers
In early 2024 Amazon launched EPR Reports for France and Germany inside Seller Central. The tool delivers SKU‑level CSVs with sales broken down by each EPR category (e.g., Packaging, EEE, Batteries) to help calculate fees such as €0.10/kg packaging in Germany.
Overview
Amazon has added a new set of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) reporting tools inside Seller Central for merchants selling into France and Germany. The feature, rolled out in early 2024, supplies item‑level sales data that aligns with each country’s waste‑management regulations, helping sellers calculate fees and prepare the filings required by local authorities. Because non‑compliance can trigger product de‑listings on Amazon’s European sites, the reports are a critical resource for any brand that ships packaged goods, electronics, or other regulated items to these markets.
Key Points
- Country‑specific scope — Germany’s reports currently cover packaging and electrical‑electronic equipment (EEE); France’s version spans seven categories, adding batteries, furniture, tyres, print paper and textiles.
- Granular sales breakdown — Each report lists sales volume per SKU broken down by the applicable EPR category, giving sellers the exact numbers needed to compute fees.
- Ready‑to‑use interface — The tool lives inside the existing Seller Central dashboard, eliminating the need for external spreadsheets or third‑party data pulls.
- Compliance‑focused layout — Data fields match the formats requested by French and German compliance schemes, reducing manual re‑formatting before filing.
- Reference‑only disclaimer — Amazon stresses that the reports are for guidance; sellers must still verify accuracy, perform their own calculations, and retain responsibility for filing.
- FAQ support — An in‑platform FAQ explains how Amazon aggregates the figures and offers tips for interpreting the output.
How the New EPR Reports Work
- Navigate to the EPR section — Log into Seller Central, open the “Performance” menu, and select “EPR Reports.” Choose either France or Germany to view the country‑specific dashboard.
- Select reporting period and categories – Use the date picker to define the month or quarter you need, then tick the EPR categories relevant to your inventory (e.g., “Packaging” and “EEE” for Germany, or “Batteries” and “Textiles” for France). The system will filter sales accordingly.
Analysis & Recommendations
Why This Matters
Non‑compliance with French or German EPR rules can trigger product de‑listings, so sellers need accurate data to file fees on time. The integrated reports cut manual spreadsheet work, reducing errors and ensuring the correct €0.10/kg packaging fee is applied in Germany and the broader fee structures in France.
Key Takeaways
- EPR Reports rolled out in early 2024 for France (7 categories) and Germany (Packaging & EEE).
- Reports provide SKU‑level sales totals per category and can be downloaded as CSV from Seller Central > Performance > EPR Reports.
- Fee example: €0.10 per kilogram of packaging in Germany must be applied to the reported totals.
- Failure to file can lead to product de‑listings; sellers have 30 days to register with the appropriate compliance scheme after using the reports.
Recommended Actions
- →In Seller Central, navigate to Performance → EPR Reports, select France or Germany, choose the period, generate and download the CSV.
- →Open the CSV, reconcile SKU totals with your internal sales records, and investigate any mismatches (e.g., third‑party logistics gaps).
- →Register with the relevant French or German EPR organization (e.g., German Verpackungsregister) within 30 days and set a monthly reminder to run th...
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