EU EPR Registration Exemption 2026: What SMEs Need to Know

The EU is considering important changes to the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements for packaging, including potential registration exemptions for low-volume producers. The October 2026 proposals from Austria, the European Parliament and the Council could reduce the administrative burden for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. Find out what’s proposed, what’s already in place under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Regulation and what companies need to know.

Will small businesses be exempt from the EU EPR Packaging Register? What do the October 2026 proposals actually say?

EU policymakers are considering significant changes to the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Regulation. Some proposals could remove registration and CSR fees for producers placing minimum quantities of packaging on the market. But what has really changed, and could medium-sized companies benefit as well?

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