EPR authorization for your EU shipments
Do you sell to other EU countries and have to comply with packaging requirements? AuthoriseMe, as a specialized EPR service provider, organizes authorizations and registrations in all 27 EU member states. Paket International provides additional support with shipping and the processing of available shipping data.
International Parcel × AuthoriseMe: Shipping meets EPR service
EXCLUSIVE CUSTOMER ADVANTAGE
5%
Price advantage with AuthoriseMe
As a customer of Paket International, you can contact us when making an inquiry 5% price advantage on agreed services from AuthoriseMe You will receive the full scope of services. The exact scope of services will be confirmed before booking.
EU-WIDE COVERAGE · AUTHORISEM
AuthoriseMe: EPR authorization for all 27 EU member states
AuthoriseMe enables the commissioning of EPR authorization services for all 27 EU member states via a central provider and portal. The necessary registrations, representations, and notifications are clarified for each booked country based on the local regulations and the respective implementation status.
The advantage of our cooperation: Paket International customers can coordinate shipping solutions and the processing of existing shipping data with AuthoriseMe's EPR services. These are two providers with separate service areas; it is not an automatic transfer of all responsibilities.
27 EU countries
AuthoriseMe offers EPR authorization services for all 27 EU member states. Implementation is governed by the respective national procedures.
A coordinated process
Coordinate available shipping data with Paket International; commission EPR services separately via AuthoriseMe.
Central Administration
Organize EPR documents, quantity reports and declarations of conformity in the AuthoriseMe cloud.
01 · PPWR and EPR
Packaging guidelines for EU shipping
Those searching for packaging guidelines for parcels often encounter specifications from parcel services regarding boxes, padding, and closures. For EU online retail, statutory packaging regulations also apply. These cover, among other things, the design of the packaging and the responsibility for collection and recycling in the country of sale.
EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR)
The EU Packaging Regulation (EU) 2025/40 has generally been in force since August 12, 2026. It regulates, among other things, packaging avoidance, recyclability, material use, and labeling. Many individual obligations take effect on different dates.
EPR and packaging licensing
Extended producer responsibility concerns the organization and financing of the collection and recycling of packaging waste. Depending on the country of sale, distribution model, and role, registration, system participation, quantity reporting, and local authorization may be considered.
What packaging requirements apply to each EU destination country?
If you sell packaged goods from Germany directly to end customers in another EU country, check who is considered the manufacturer for the packaging in each country of sale. Depending on the roll and type of packaging, registration in the national packaging register, participation in a system or packaging licensing, and quantity reporting may be required. Also clarify whether you need to appoint an authorized representative.
In Germany, registration is handled via LUCID. For packaging subject to system participation requirements, participation in a system and reporting of packaging quantities are also required. At the EU level, simplified authorization procedures for smaller companies are being discussed. Please check the current regulations for your sales countries.
Which EU packaging regulations will become stricter from 2030 onwards?
From 2030 onwards, further requirements are planned, including those relating to recyclability, the use of recycled material in certain plastic packaging, and the reduction of unnecessary packaging volume. Depending on the regulation, the exact start date for its application may also depend on supplementary EU legislation. For shipping purposes, it is advisable to record suitable box sizes, packing materials, and material data during the packaging process.
Sources: EU Packaging Regulation 2025/40 · EU Commission on the start of application and 2030 · EU Commission on EPR for smaller companies · EU Council on the ongoing legislative process · ZSVR to PPWR and VerpackDG · Federal Environment Agency on shipping packaging · Central Agency Security Office (ZSVR) for mail order and online retail
02 · International Package and AuthoriseMe
Two specialized providers, one coordinated process
Shipping data · Quantity analysis · Reconciliation
International Package
Paket International is your partner for shipping solutions. If required, we can assist you in processing available shipping and packaging data according to the country of sale and time period. Which information from our systems can be used and whether a technical transfer to AuthoriseMe is possible will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Registration · Authorization · EPR Service
AuthoriseMe
AuthoriseMe is a provider of EPR authorization and the organization of producer responsibility obligations. Companies can book country-specific services for all 27 EU member states via AuthoriseMe. Depending on the country and service selected, authorizations, registrations, contact with authorities, and EPR agreements are organized. Practical implementation and national procedures vary from country to country.
Important for your planning: You must provide the required company, product, and packaging information. AuthoriseMe handles reporting to authorities within the agreed scope of services. Regular quantity reports directly to take-back systems (PROs) are not automatically included according to the currently published standard scope. Authorization does not replace all other EPR obligations.
03 · Four steps to setup
From country audit to EPR processing
Step 01:
Target countries
List your sales countries and distribution channels. Indicate whether you deliver directly to end customers and which registrations already exist.
Step 02:
Assign packaging
Record the material and weight of your shipping boxes, shipping bags, fillers and other relevant packaging components.
Step 03:
Coordinate available data and handover
Please check which shipping and packaging data is available. Any interface or data transfer between Paket International and AuthoriseMe will be individually agreed upon and is not automatically included.
Step 04:
Confirm scope of services
AuthoriseMe clarifies the country-specific procedures. You gain clarity on who registers, who submits which report, and what costs are involved.
04 · Data basis for EPR
Centrally manage packaging quantities and EPR notifications
For quantity reporting, the weight of the packaging used, broken down by material and reporting period, is crucial. In addition to the cardboard box, also record relevant components such as packing material or tape. Assign the actual packaging used to the shipment and the destination country. This allows the quantities to be aggregated for further EPR processing by country.
| Packaging component | Each shipment | Total quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping box | 180 gr | 180 kg |
| Paper filling material | 15 gr | 15 kg |
| Plastic adhesive tape | 4 gr | 4 kg |
The weights are example values. For reporting purposes, your actual quantities and the material categories of the respective country or system are what count.
Data preparation and possible transfer
Paket International can provide available shipping and packaging data as a basis for quantity overviews or coordinate its processing. The AuthoriseMe cloud offers centralized management of quantity reports and declarations of conformity. Whether and to what extent data is automatically transferred between the two systems requires an individual agreement. Data from other shipping channels may need to be supplemented.
DIGITAL EPR MANAGEMENT
AuthoriseMe Cloud: Manage quantity reports and declarations of conformity
AuthoriseMe already provides a Cloud solution for the central management of quantity reports and declarations of conformity Ready. Companies can use it to organize relevant information and documents in one place. This makes it easier to keep track of their EPR documentation for multiple countries.
Cloud management does not equate to the automatic submission of all reports. Whether data from the International package can be technically connected or transferred will be clarified separately; a fully configured interface is therefore not guaranteed.
05 · Conditions of cooperation
5% customer discount at AuthoriseMe via Paket International
Who cooperates with whom? Paket International collaborates with AuthoriseMe as an external specialist for EPR authorization. Paket International handles shipping matters; AuthoriseMe organizes the separately commissioned EPR services in the selected EU countries.
Your customer benefit: For inquiries submitted via Paket International, a Price advantage of 5% The fees are based on the agreed-upon, discountable AuthoriseMe services. Which fees are eligible for discounts will be confirmed before the order is placed. Fees from authorities, take-back schemes (PRO), notaries, or for apostilles may be charged separately and are not automatically included.
AuthoriseMe's pricing depends on the destination country, service type, and volume. An overview can be found in the partner portal. The contract with AuthoriseMe and the legally required country-specific measures are separate from the shipping contract with Paket International.
06 · FAQ
Frequently asked questions about packaging regulations in online retail
What is the difference between PPWR and EPR?
The PPWR is the EU Packaging Regulation. EPR refers to extended producer responsibility, which includes aspects such as registration, financing, and reporting of quantities. In practice, you will need to review both the packaging itself and your obligations for each country of sale.
Do I need to register my shipping packaging in every EU country?
Check the registration requirements for each EU country where you are responsible for product distribution. A LUCID registration covers the German market. Separate registrations, system agreements, and authorizations may be required for other countries.
What rules have been in effect in Germany since August 2026?
The EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) has generally been in effect since August 12, 2026. National packaging obligations and transitional or implementing provisions must also be taken into account. The Central Agency Packaging Register (ZSVR) provides guidance on specific registration and system participation in Germany.
Do cardboard, packing material and tape count towards the total?
Record the relevant components of your shipping packaging by material and weight. For subsequent reporting, the categories and requirements of the respective country or take-back system apply.
What data do you need for volume reporting?
Relevant factors include the destination country, shipping period, shipment volume, and the assigned packaging types with their material weights. Which data is actually available and whether a technical transfer to AuthoriseMe can be set up must be clarified on a case-by-case basis. An existing automatic interface is therefore not guaranteed.
Who submits my EPR reports?
According to its own service description, AuthoriseMe handles the reporting to the relevant authorities as part of the agreed service. Regular quantity reports directly to take-back schemes (PRO) are currently not included in the standard service and remain the responsibility of the customer. Please check the obligations and reporting deadlines for each country.
How do I get a 5% customer discount at AuthoriseMe?
This offer is for customers who submit an EPR service request to AuthoriseMe via the International Package. The exact discount details and eligible service items will be confirmed before booking. External fees are not automatically included.
Will AuthoriseMe review my packaging design?
AuthoriseMe provides support with the agreed EPR authorization and processing. Information on packaging quantities can serve as a data basis. Product conformity, packaging design, and labeling remain outside the published standard scope of services of AuthoriseMe and must be checked separately.
Does AuthoriseMe cover all 27 EU member states?
AuthoriseMe enables the booking of EPR authorization services for all 27 EU member states. The legal obligation and practical implementation are being reviewed for each country. Some national procedures are still being implemented; therefore, immediate registration in all 27 countries is not guaranteed.
What can I manage in the AuthoriseMe cloud solution?
The existing cloud solution serves as a centralized management tool for quantity reports and declarations of conformity. This does not mean that every report is submitted automatically. Automatic data transfer from Paket International is not a standard part of the cooperation.
Package International × AuthorizeMe
Request EPR authorization for your EU sales countries
Are you looking for an authorized representative for one or more EU sales countries? Let us know your target countries and your shipping model. We will explain the collaboration with AuthoriseMe and, if necessary, coordinate which shipping data Paket International can provide for volume overviews. You will agree on the specific scope of EPR services and country-specific handling with AuthoriseMe.