Overview

Amazon is warning sellers who ship packaged products to Spanish customers that the deadline for meeting the country’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) rules is fast approaching. Sellers classified as “producers” must register their packaging and upload a valid registration number through Amazon’s EPR portal, or they will be placed into Amazon’s managed compliance service, which adds extra fees to each sale. Acting now prevents unexpected cost increases and keeps listings active on Amazon.es.

Key Points

• Producer definition — Any seller who physically packages a product or is the first to place packaged goods on the Spanish market must register as a producer under Spain’s EPR law.
• Registration requirement — Sellers must obtain a packaging registration number from an approved Spanish compliance scheme and submit it via Amazon’s EPR portal.
• Non‑producer route — If a third‑party supplier handles the packaging, the seller must collect the supplier’s registration number and upload it on the seller’s behalf.
• Automatic enrollment — Missing the submission deadline triggers Amazon’s “Compliance on Behalf” service, which deducts eco‑contributions plus a service surcharge from the seller’s account.
• Beyond registration — Even after a registration number is filed, producers must also develop waste‑prevention plans and meet eco‑design standards for their packaging.
• EU ripple effect — Spain’s deadline mirrors similar obligations in Germany, France and Austria, and future EU updates will likely tighten requirements across all member states.

How EPR Works for Amazon Sellers

1. Determine producer status — Review your supply chain to see who first contacts the Spanish market.

   • Example: A U.S. brand ships its own‑designed boxes directly to Amazon fulfillment centers for sales on Amazon.es; the brand is the producer.

2. Secure a registration number — Join an authorized Spanish compliance scheme (e.g., Ecovidrio, Ecopack) and receive a unique registration identifier.