Understanding EPR — Extended Producer Responsibility
What is EPR?
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a regulatory approach that shifts waste management costs and obligations from governments to producers.
The goal is to encourage eco-design, recycling, and accountability.
Under EPR, producers must track and report the quantities of packaging, electronic equipment, batteries, or textiles they place on the market.
Key Points List
EPR originated in the EU Waste Framework Directive (2008/98/EC).
It applies to packaging, electronics (WEEE), batteries, and textiles.
Producers must register with national EPR authorities.
Reports must include placed-on-market data and recovery rates.
Why EPR Matters
EPR obligations are rapidly expanding across Europe and beyond.
Non-compliance can result in penalties, product sales restrictions, and loss of consumer trust.
For multinational companies, managing dozens of country-specific EPR schemes manually is no longer sustainable.
Common EPR Challenges
List:
- Different reporting formats and submission portals per country.
Constantly changing material codes and product categories.
Manual data collection from suppliers and ERP systems.
Limited visibility on fees, weights, and packaging components.
How Conforist EPRFlow Works?
Conforist EPRflow — Your All-in-One EPR Automation Platform
Feature Grid
Packaging Reporting – Automatically categorise materials, weights, and recovery targets.
Electronics (WEEE) – Track placed-on-market quantities and recycling rates.
Batteries – Manage registration, collection fees, and national declarations.
Textiles – Monitor new textile EPR rules and submit standardised reports.
Country Compliance Mapping – Multi-country database that updates with new regulations.
Automated Reporting Engine – Generate XML/PDF reports formatted for each local system.
Why Act Now?
Why Preparing Early Matters
Businesses that start collecting emission data early will avoid future compliance bottlenecks.
CBAM is not a one-time form — it’s a recurring obligation.
Automating it today protects your market access and credibility tomorrow.