Packaging businesses operate in a complex environment: multi-country sales, B2B and B2C transactions, industrial and consumer packaging flows, private-label production, and increasingly strict environmental, tax, and digital compliance requirements.

Lappa software helps packaging manufacturers, converters, and distributors stay compliant, automate reporting, and scale internationally without adding operational overhead.

Below are practical examples of how L’EPR, L’Invoice, L’Tax, and L’Authorize can be used in real packaging industry scenarios.

L’EPR – Extended Producer Responsibility compliance for Packaging industry

Use case example : Packaging manufacturer supplying multiple EU markets

A packaging manufacturer produces and sells cardboard boxes, plastic films, glass containers, and metal packaging to brand owners and retailers in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. Under EU EPR rules, the company is responsible for packaging waste obligations related to:

• Paper and cardboard packaging
  
• Plastic packaging
  
• Glass and metal packaging
  
• Secondary and transport packaging (pallets, stretch wrap)

How L’EPR helps Packaging Industry :

• Registers the company with national EPR schemes in each country
• Tracks quantities of packaging placed on each market by material type
  
• Applies country-specific EPR rules and eco-modulation fees
  
• Calculates EPR contributions per country and material
• Submits periodic EPR reports automatically
• Single platform for all EPR obligations

Result:
The manufacturer avoids penalties, reduces manual reporting, and stays fully compliant with EU packaging waste regulations across all markets . The easiest way to do this – use L’EPR 

L’Tax – Sales Tax & VAT Automation for Packaging industry

Use case example : Packaging supplier selling internationally

A packaging supplier sells standard and customized packaging materials to B2B customers across the EU, UK, and United States. Tax treatment varies depending on:

• Customer location
  
• Domestic vs cross-border B2B sales
  
• Reverse charge applicability in the EU
  
• OSS relevance for certain transactions
  
• US state and local sales tax rules

How L’Tax helps:

• Automatically applies the correct VAT or sales tax rules per transaction
  
• Supports EU reverse charge and cross-border VAT logic
  
• Handles complex US state and local sales tax calculations
  
• Tracks tax liabilities by country and US state
  
• Generates tax reports ready for filing or advisor review

Result:
With broad international coverage and strong compliance expertise, L’Tax ensures accurate tax calculation, reduces compliance risk, and supports scalable cross-border packaging sales.

L’Authorize – for GSPR compliance for Packaging industry

Use case example : Non-EU packaging producer entering the EU market

A non-EU packaging producer manufactures food-contact and industrial packaging and sells to EU-based customers.
To legally place packaging products on the EU market, the producer must comply with:

• EU General Safety and Performance Requirements (GSPR)
  
• Product safety and materials compliance requirements
• Appointment of an EU Authorized Representative

How L’Authorize Helps

• Provides GSPR compliance support tailored to packaging products

   

• Reviews and maintains technical and compliance documentation
• Acts as the official EU Authorized Representative
• Communicates directly with EU authorities and market surveillance bodies
• Supports inspections, compliance inquiries, and corrective actions

Result

With L’Authorize, the seller:

• Completes Authorized Representative registration within 24 hours
  
• Benefits from transparent pricing with no hidden fees
  
• Achieves faster and safer access to the EU market
  
• Reduces regulatory and enforcement risks
• Focuses on sales and growth while Lappa manages compliance

L’Authorize enables seamless EU market access for packaging manufacturers and suppliers.

L’Invoice – E-Invoicing for for Packaging industry

Use case example  : Packaging wholesaler invoicing customers in Italy

A packaging wholesaler supplies custom boxes, protective packaging, and food-grade containers to manufacturers and retailers across Italy. Italian law mandates B2B e-invoicing via the Sistema di Interscambio (SDI).

How L’Invoice helps Packaging Industry :

• Enables compliant e-invoicing within 24 hours
  
• Generates Italian-compliant FatturaPA XML invoices
  
• Validates invoice data, VAT treatment, and mandatory fields
  
• Submits invoices directly to SDI
  
• Handles invoice status updates (accepted, rejected, delivered)
  
• Archives invoices according to Italian legal retention rules
  
• Integrates with ERP, procurement, and order management systems

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Result:
Customers receive invoices on time, rejection rates are minimized, and the wholesaler remains fully compliant with Italian e-invoicing requirements.

Why Lappa is a strong fit for the Packaging industry

Packaging companies commonly face:

• High-volume, material-based EPR reporting obligations
  
• Multi-country packaging compliance requirements
  
• Complex B2B invoicing and procurement flows
  
• Cross-border tax complexity
  
• Increased scrutiny on sustainability and recyclability

Lappa’s modular compliance platform allows businesses to adopt exactly what they need—EPR, e-invoicing, tax automation, Authorized Representation, or a complete compliance stack—without disrupting existing systems.

Summary

• L’EPR ensures compliance with EU packaging waste and recycling obligations

   

• L’Invoice simplifies mandatory e-invoicing for B2B packaging sales
• L’Tax automates VAT and sales tax for international packaging supply
• L’Authorize enables compliant access to the EU market for non-EU producers

Together, Lappa software enables packaging companies to scale internationally while remaining fully compliant.

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