Overview

Amazon introduced Extended Producer Responsibility Pay on Behalf service in UK for packaging waste regulations. The service automatically handles regulatory reporting obligations for international sellers not established in UK who sell packaged goods or empty packaging on Amazon.co.uk, with automatic enrollment and no annual service fee for 2024 and beyond.

Key Points

• EPR Pay on Behalf service — Amazon manages UK packaging waste compliance reporting obligations on behalf of eligible sellers
• Automatic enrollment — International sellers not established in UK automatically enrolled for packaged goods and empty packaging sales
• No annual service fee — Zero service fee for managing EPR reporting for empty packaging and packaged goods sales for 2024 period and beyond
• Eco-contribution pass-through — Amazon reserves right to charge sellers eco-contributions paid to regulatory authorities for sales starting January 1, 2024

How Service Works

• Reporting handled by Amazon — Amazon considers reporting obligations tied to relevant sales on Amazon.co.uk without seller navigation of UK regulations
• Intermediary role — Amazon steps in between international sellers and UK regulators for compliance reporting
• No opt-in required — Automatic enrollment removes need for sellers to manage separate registration process

Seller Impact

• Review EPR service page — Check EPR Pay on Behalf service page in Seller Central for current fee schedules and eco-contribution costs
• Plan for eco-contribution costs — Understand distinction between free administrative service and potential eco-contribution pass-through charges for financial planning
• Monitor charging structure updates — Keep records of packaging volumes and types used in UK sales to anticipate costs and verify charges
• Verify eligibility — UK-based sellers have different EPR obligations, so review specific guidance Amazon provides for UK-established businesses