Denmark EPR

What is Denmark EPR packaging

Does this apply to e-commerce & online sales 

• Danish manufacturers 

• Importers 

• Distance sellers 

• Foreign online sellers shipping directly to Danish customers 

Who is the 'producer' under Denmark EPR

• First makes packaged products available on the Danish market, or 

• Imports packaged goods into Denmark, or 

• Sells directly to Danish end users from abroad (distance selling) 

Who must register for EPR packaging in Denmark

1. Register with Danish Producer Responsibility (DPA) 

1. Join a collective scheme or ensure compliance 

1. Report packaging volumes 

1. Pay EPR fees 

Registration threshold

• companies placing less than 8 tonnes annually may report in an aggregated, simplified manner,  

• while those above 8 tonnes must report by specific material types (plastic, paper, etc.).  

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Packaging covered (and excluded)

• Household packaging 

• Commercial packaging 

• Transport packaging 

• E-commerce shipping packaging 

• Service packaging 

Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO)

• Join a collective compliance scheme (PRO), or 

• Fulfil obligations individually (rare in practice) 

EPR registration process

1. Register in the DPA producer register 

1. Provide company details and packaging categories 

1. Select a compliance scheme (if applicable) 

1. Submit packaging data forecasts 

1. Report actual volumes annually 

1. Pay eco-modulated fees 

Authorized representative

• Foreign Companies (Non-Danish): If your business is based outside of Denmark but sells directly to Danish end-users (e.g., via distance selling or online), you are generally obliged to appoint an AR to handle your registration and reporting duties. 

• Packaging (New Regulations): For the newly implemented packaging EPR, foreign producers must register with the Dansk Producentansvar (DPA) and report volumes. While some countries require companies to register themselves (like Germany), Denmark typically allows or requires an AR for foreign entities to fulfill these administrative obligations. 

• Electronics (WEEE) & Batteries: For these categories, foreign producers must appoint a legal representative based in Denmark to ensure compliance with local waste management laws. 

• Domestic Danish Companies: If your company is established in Denmark, you typically handle your own EPR declarations directly through the DPA portal without needing a third-party AR.  

Data reporting requirements

• Packaging weight (kg) 

• Material types 

• Packaging categories (household vs commercial) 

• Reusable vs single-use packaging 

First reporting period

• Register before placing packaging on the market 

• Submit forecast volumes 

• Submit actual volumes during annual reporting cycles 

EPR reporting deadlines

The reporting requirement depends on the amount of produced waste: 

• with monthly (less than 8 tonnes) or  

• quarterly (more than 8 tonnes) submissions required accordingly.  

The deadline for submission is the 20th day of the month following the reporting period. 

Labels & marketing claims 

• Environmental marketing claims must comply with Danish consumer law 

• Incorrect recyclability claims may lead to enforcement 

• Denmark is strict on greenwashing enforcement 

Eco fees & eco-modulation

• Material type 

• Recyclability 

• Environmental impact 

Risks, penalties & common mistakes

• Not registering before selling into Denmark 

• Assuming marketplace platforms handle packaging EPR 

• Failing to appoint an authorized representative 

• Incorrect packaging categorization 

• Administrative fines 

• Orders to cease sales 

• Retroactive fees 

What e-commerce sellers should do now

1. Confirm producer status 
2. Appoint Danish Authorized Representative 
3. Register with DPA 
4. Join a compliance scheme 
5. Implement packaging tracking system 
6. Budget for eco-modulated fees 

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