Overview

Amazon sellers offering packaged goods or empty packaging on Amazon.es face mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance obligations that have been in effect since 2023. Sellers who are not established in Spain must obtain and submit a valid ERN (Número de Registro) or risk having Amazon automatically enroll them in a managed compliance service — with associated fees deducted from their seller accounts. Understanding these requirements is essential for any seller operating in the Spanish marketplace to avoid disruptions and unexpected costs.

What Is EPR and Why Does It Apply to Amazon Sellers?

Extended Producer Responsibility is a regulatory framework adopted across the European Union that shifts the financial and operational burden of packaging waste management onto the companies that introduce packaged products into a market. In Spain, EPR obligations for packaging have been enforced since 2023, meaning any seller placing packaged goods onto the Spanish market — including through Amazon.es — is considered responsible for the end-of-life management of that packaging. This applies regardless of whether the seller is physically located in Spain. The regulation is part of Spain's broader effort to meet EU circular economy targets, reduce packaging waste, and ensure that producers and importers fund proper recycling and disposal systems. For Amazon sellers shipping into Spain from other countries, this means compliance is not optional — it is a legal requirement tied directly to your ability to sell on the platform.

Key Requirements for Sellers

• Valid ERN Submission — Sellers must obtain an ERN (Número de Registro) from the producer of the packaging in their upstream supply chain and submit it through Amazon's EPR compliance portal in Seller Central.
• Producer Confirmation — Even after submitting a valid ERN, sellers must check the confirmation box on the EPR compliance page to declare they are not the producer of the packaging. Both steps are required for full compliance.
• Compliance Deadline — Sellers who fail to provide a valid ERN and confirm their non-producer status by the specified deadline risk being automatically enrolled in Amazon's managed compliance service.