Under EPR, sellers and manufacturers must comply with various environmental regulations when selling certain products. This includes regulations on components, packaging, sales documentation, and recycling. The obligations regarding these items vary depending on where the seller and buyer are based, among other factors.
As a global marketplace, eBay has an obligation to ensure that our sellers comply with certain EPR regulations. To help you understand your obligations under EPR, we've gathered together some information relevant to buyers and sellers in various different countries. However, this is not an exhaustive list of all EPR regulations. It's your responsibility to ensure that you comply with all applicable laws and regulations both domestically and internationally on eBay. For more information, including helpful links to relevant organizations, see our sections below to understand how EPR works in different countries.
Extended Producer Responsibility selling in Germany - opens in new window or tab (in German) | Extended Producer Responsibility selling in Germany - opens in new window or tab (in English)When you offer to sell certain products to buyers in Germany, you must comply with EPR rules around environmental legislation, which may include rules for items, components and packaging.
Extended Producer Responsibility selling in France - opens in new window or tab (in French) | Extended Producer Responsibility selling in France - opens in new window or tab (in English)When you offer to sell certain products to buyers in France, you must comply with EPR rules around environmental legislation, which may include rules for listing, recycling, and recovery of waste.
Extended Producer Responsibility selling in Spain - opens in new window or tab (in Spanish) | Extended Producer Responsibility selling in Spain - opens in new window or tab (in English)When you offer to sell certain products to buyers in Spain, you must comply with EPR rules around environmental legislation, which may include rules for invoices, receipts and sales documentation.