Upcoming EPR reporting deadlines

Staying on top of EPR reporting deadlines is one of the most critical parts of extended producer responsibility compliance. Missing a deadline can result in significant fines, registration suspension, or a temporary ban on sales in the affected market. Below is a summary of the most urgent EPR reporting deadlines for spring 2026.

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EPR News

Extended producer responsibility legislation is evolving rapidly across Europe, with tighter deadlines, higher penalties, and new regulatory frameworks coming into force. Below are the most significant EPR developments businesses need to be aware of in 2026.

France Triman Labeling & EPR Compliance Guide for 2026

France has some of the most detailed packaging labeling requirements in Europe. The Triman label — a standardized sorting instruction symbol — is a legally binding obligation under Article L.541-9-3 of the French Environmental Code, enforced by the DGCCRF. It is mandatory for all products subject to EPR in France and must appear on the product itself or its packaging.

The logo consists of three inseparable elements: a human silhouette representing individual consumer action, three outward-pointing arrows symbolizing sorting, and a circular arrow representing recycling. These must always appear together — no element can be removed or repositioned. Alongside the logo, the Info-Tri system requires producers to provide specific sorting instructions tailored to the product category, reflecting actual disposal routes available in France.

The obligation applies to any producer, importer, or distributor of own-brand products intended for French household consumers — including businesses based outside France. An online retailer shipping to French consumers must comply. If a third-party seller fails to apply sorting signage, the marketplace platform becomes responsible in their place. The maximum administrative fine is €15,000 per legal entity per violation, assessed per non-compliant product — meaning large inventories of incorrectly labeled goods can create significant cumulative exposure.

By 2026, all sector implementation deadlines have passed: furniture and bedding (December 2022), DIY, gardening and toys (December 2023), and decorative textiles (August 2024). No transitional periods remain active. Any product currently on the French market in these categories must carry correct Triman signage.

Germany EPR Registration Guide for 2026

Germany’s EPR registration system for packaging is among the most stringent and well-enforced in the European Union. Every business that places packaged goods on the German market — regardless of where they are based — must complete two mandatory steps: register in the LUCID Packaging Register operated by the Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister (ZSVR), and participate in a licensed dual system that physically organizes the collection and recycling of packaging waste.

The registration process involves creating a LUCID account, entering company and product data, declaring the packaging materials and quantities placed on the market, and selecting a licensed dual system provider. Costs vary by packaging material category — lightweight packaging, paper, glass, and other materials each carry different fee rates set annually by dual system operators. Registration must be completed before any packaged goods are first placed on the German market. Selling without a valid LUCID registration can result in an immediate sales ban — one of the strictest enforcement measures in Europe — as well as fines of up to €200,000.

Annual reporting obligations require producers to reconcile their declared quantities with actual sales data and submit a confirmed annual report. The deadline for the annual packaging report covering 2025 data is 15 May 2026. Businesses that have registered but have not yet submitted prior annual reports should treat this as an urgent compliance gap to close.

EU Introduces New Packaging Rules Under PPWR

The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) represents the most significant overhaul of EU packaging law in decades. From August 2026, the PPWR will apply across all EU member states, replacing and substantially expanding the requirements of the previous Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive.

The regulation introduces stricter recyclability standards for all packaging types, requiring that packaging placed on the EU market be designed to be fully recyclable by 2030. It also introduces mandatory labeling requirements — producers must apply standardized labels indicating to consumers which packaging components are recyclable and how they should be sorted. For businesses subject to EPR compliance in EU markets, the PPWR adds a new layer of obligations on top of existing national EPR frameworks, including tighter definitions of recyclable materials, minimum recycled content requirements for plastic packaging phased in from 2030, and new design-for-recycling criteria.

Businesses that begin reviewing their packaging portfolio now — assessing materials, labeling, and supplier arrangements — will be better positioned to meet the August 2026 deadline without disruption to product launches or supply chains.

EU Tightens EPR Enforcement: Higher Fines in Germany, France, and Poland

Enforcement of extended producer responsibility obligations is intensifying across the European Union’s three largest economies, and the financial consequences of non-compliance have increased substantially.

Germany has increased maximum penalties for unregistered packaging producers to up to €200,000. The ZSVR actively refers non-compliant sellers — including those operating through online marketplaces — to market surveillance authorities, and enforcement actions have resulted in sales bans for businesses that failed to register before placing goods on the market.

France has introduced fines of up to €30,000 plus daily penalties for producers that fail to register with the appropriate eco-organism or fail to meet reporting deadlines. The DGCCRF has stepped up inspections of both physical retail and e-commerce channels, and marketplace platforms are increasingly being held accountable for the compliance status of their third-party sellers.

Poland has strengthened enforcement through the BDO register system, with greater coordination between the national environmental inspectorate and marketplace operators. Quarterly EEE, packaging, and battery reports are being cross-checked more systematically, and businesses with inconsistent or missing data are receiving formal compliance inquiries.

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Tax News

US Filing Deadlines – Form 1120 & Form 1120-F

Spring brings critical corporate tax filing deadlines for businesses with US tax obligations. Domestic C-corporations must file Form 1120 by 15 April 2026, covering their 2025 tax year income, deductions, credits, and tax liability.

Foreign corporations with US-source income are required to file Form 1120-F — the US Income Tax Return of a Foreign Corporation. The deadline for foreign corporations that maintain an office or fixed place of business in the United States is also 15 April. Foreign corporations without a US office have until 15 June 2026 to file. Having a US office, agent, or dependent representative can affect which deadline applies, so non-US businesses generating US-source revenue should confirm their filing category with a qualified tax advisor before assuming the later deadline applies to them.

For companies that need more time to gather and reconcile data, an automatic six-month extension is available by filing Form 7004 before the original due date. The extension applies to the filing deadline only — any tax owed must still be estimated and paid by the original deadline to avoid interest and late payment penalties.

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