EPR Registration and Filing in the Netherlands

What is EPR in the Netherlands?

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), known as Uitgebreide Producentenverantwoordelijkheid (UPV) in the Netherlands, makes producers and importers responsible for managing the environmental impact of certain products after use.

Mandatory EPR schemes in the Netherlands cover several product categories, including packaging, electrical and electronic equipment, batteries, textiles, tyres and disposable plastic products.

Businesses may be responsible for collection, recycling, recovery, financing and reporting obligations depending on the products they place on the Dutch market.

EPR registration in the Netherlands

Businesses that place EPR-regulated products on the Dutch market may need to register and report to the relevant Dutch authorities or producer responsibility organisation.

The registration process depends on the product category and the business’s role in the supply chain. Foreign businesses selling directly to Dutch consumers may also have EPR responsibilities. In some cases, foreign online suppliers may need to appoint an authorised representative in the Netherlands.

Packaging EPR in the Netherlands

Packaging is one of the most important EPR categories in the Netherlands.

Manufacturers and importers placing packaging or packaged products on the Dutch market are responsible for the packaging waste generated by those products. Their responsibilities can include organising or financing collection and recycling and maintaining appropriate packaging records.

For packaging, businesses should maintain detailed records of:

• Packaging materials
• Packaging weight
• Material composition
• Product categories
• Quantities placed on the Dutch market
• Composite packaging components

Verpact recommends keeping packaging administration that records material types and the weight in kilograms for each material.

Netherlands Packaging EPR Reporting

Packaging reporting requirements depend on the quantity and type of packaging placed on the Dutch market.

Businesses placing 50,000 kg or more of packaging per calendar year generally have a reporting obligation and must report the quantities placed on the Dutch market. Certain products, including some beverage containers and single-use plastic packaging, can have specific requirements even below this threshold.

Packaging declarations are handled through Verpact, which provides registration and reporting services for businesses subject to the applicable packaging obligations.

WEEE EPR Registration in the Netherlands

Businesses placing electrical and electronic equipment on the Dutch market can have EPR obligations under the WEEE rules.

Producers may have responsibilities relating to:

• Registration
• Reporting
• Collection targets
• Financing collection and recycling
• Proper treatment of waste electrical and electronic equipment

The Dutch Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) oversees compliance with WEEE producer responsibility requirements, and producers have registration and reporting obligations through the National (W)EEE Register.

Battery EPR in the Netherlands

Businesses that place batteries or accumulators on the Dutch market may also have specific EPR responsibilities.

The EU Battery Regulation has introduced additional producer responsibility requirements, with the first EPR obligations applying from 18 August 2025. Depending on the battery category, producers may need to join a producer responsibility organisation or report directly to the relevant Dutch authority.

Businesses selling products containing batteries should therefore assess their battery EPR obligations separately from their WEEE compliance.

EPR for foreign companies selling in the Netherlands

EPR requirements can also apply to companies established outside the Netherlands.

Foreign online suppliers selling regulated products directly to Dutch end users may qualify as producers under Dutch EPR rules. This is particularly important for:

• E-commerce businesses
• Online marketplaces and sellers
• International brands
• Manufacturers
• Importers
• Cross-border retailers

The Dutch government confirms that foreign online suppliers can fall within the producer definition where they sell products directly to Dutch end users without an intermediary importer.

EPR filing and annual reporting in the Netherlands

EPR compliance is an ongoing responsibility. Businesses may need to submit information about the quantities of products placed on the Dutch market and, depending on the scheme, information about waste collection and recycling.

The Dutch ILT states that producers and importers covered by EPR schemes must report to Rijkswaterstaat annually on quantities placed on the market and, where applicable, waste collected and processed.

Accurate product and packaging data is therefore essential for preparing EPR filings.

Netherlands EPR for ecommerce businesses

E-commerce companies should assess EPR obligations before selling regulated products to customers in the Netherlands.

Selling through an online marketplace does not automatically remove producer responsibility. A business may still have obligations if it is the party first placing a regulated product on the Dutch market.

For packaging, businesses should also consider packaging used for online orders, shipping materials and packaging associated with imported goods.

New PPWR requirements in the Netherlands

The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) entered into force on 12 August 2026, introducing stricter and more harmonised packaging requirements across the European Union. The new rules affect businesses involved in manufacturing, importing, distributing and placing packaging on the market.

The introduction of PPWR means businesses selling packaged products in the Netherlands should review their packaging data, reporting processes and compliance procedures.

Verpact has also announced changes to its packaging declaration process and reporting requirements following the application of PPWR.

Why Is EPR compliance important in the Netherlands?

Failure to meet applicable EPR obligations can create regulatory and financial risks.

Proper EPR compliance can help businesses:

• Meet Dutch environmental requirements
• Complete required registrations
• Submit accurate EPR reports
• Manage recycling and recovery obligations
• Maintain reliable product and packaging records
• Reduce compliance risks
• Support cross-border sales in the Netherlands

How we can help with EPR registration and filing in the Netherlands?

Managing EPR requirements can be complex, particularly for businesses selling products across multiple European countries.

Our Netherlands EPR registration and filing service can support businesses with:

• EPR obligation assessment
• Packaging EPR registration
• Verpact registration and declarations
• WEEE registration support
• Battery EPR compliance
• Product and packaging data assessment
• Annual EPR reporting and filing
• Compliance documentation
• Ongoing EPR support

Whether you are a manufacturer, importer, retailer or ecommerce business, understanding your Dutch EPR obligations can help you remain compliant while expanding your business in the Netherlands.

Need help with EPR registration in the Netherlands?

If your business sells products or packaging in the Netherlands, contact us for professional Netherlands EPR registration and filing support.

We can help assess your obligations, prepare the required information and support your ongoing EPR compliance. Get in touch today to discuss your Netherlands EPR requirements.