All About Sweden EPR: Your Complete Guide!

All About Sweden EPR: Your Complete Guide!

Applicable Entities

• Manufacturers producing packaging, batteries, or electrical/electronic equipment for the Swedish market.

• Importers introducing packaged goods, batteries, or WEEE into Sweden.

• Retailers and distributors selling these products within Sweden.

• International sellers engaged in distance sales or business activities targeting Sweden.

Key Responsibilities

Packaging EPR

• Registration: Mandatory registration with the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to obtain an EPR number.

• PRO Affiliation: Producers must contract with an approved Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) to manage packaging waste.

• Reporting: Submit packaging volume reports to the EPA either monthly, quarterly, or annually, based on your volume.

• Labeling: Compliance with updated labeling rules, especially for beverage containers effective from July 3, 2024.

Batteries EPR

• Registration: Producers must register with the EPA.

• PRO Affiliation: Contract with an approved PRO for battery waste management.

• Annual Reporting: Report placed and collected battery volumes by March 31 each year.

WEEE EPR

• Registration: Producers must register with the EPA.

• PRO Affiliation: Must contract with an approved PRO, e.g., Recipo.

• Reporting: Timely reporting of WEEE volumes, monthly or quarterly.

  
  

Payment of Fees

• EPA Enforcement Fee: SEK 1,250 annually for packaging and WEEE producers (applies if supply exceeds 1 ton or includes single-use products).

• PRO Contribution Fee:

  • Packaging: Minimum SEK 1,000 based on volume.

  • WEEE: Minimum SEK 2,000.

• Batteries: Fees determined by PRO contracts and volumes.

Sanctions for Non-Compliance

• Late Registration: SEK 10,000 environmental sanction fee.

• No PRO Affiliation: SEK 30,000 fee for packaging producers.

• Labeling Non-Compliance: SEK 10,000 fee; beverage container rules effective July 3, 2024.

• Failure to report or register may result in additional fines and penalties.

Key Dates to Remember

• January 1, 2024: Enforcement of sanctions for late registration and lack of PRO affiliation began.

• July 3, 2024: New beverage container labeling requirements took effect.

• March 31 (Annually): Batteries EPR annual reporting deadline.

Important 2025 Dates

• August 18, 2025: Full Implementation of the EU Battery RegulationThe new EU Battery Regulation (EU 2023/1542) will take full effect across all member states, including Sweden, on August 18, 2025. From this date, all producers and importers of batteries and battery-containing products must complete their EPR registration and comply fully with updated EPR obligations. Note that Sweden’s national regulations may still be aligning with this EU regulation, and the Swedish EPA (Naturvårdsverket) might not approve new PRO applications or independent EPR fulfillment until shortly before this date.

• October 1, 2025: Denmark’s Packaging EPR Becomes EffectiveAlthough this applies to Denmark, cross-border e-commerce businesses selling packaging into Denmark must comply starting October 1, 2025. All producers and importers placing packaging on the Danish market must register and join an approved PRO from this date.

• February 2025: EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) Comes Into ForceThe EU’s new PPWR (EU 2025/40) aims to harmonize and strengthen packaging waste management. While many provisions will take effect 18 months after adoption, the regulation already affects cross-border e-commerce, particularly regarding packaging design, labeling, and reporting requirements.

  
  

Recommended Actions for 2025

• Ensure EPR registration for batteries and battery-containing products in Sweden and other EU countries by August 18, 2025.

• If you sell packaging into Denmark, complete packaging EPR registration and PRO affiliation by October 1, 2025.

• Keep monitoring official updates from the Swedish EPA and the European Commission to stay informed on evolving requirements.

  
  

How TBA Ecofuture Can Assist You

Sweden's EPR regulations can be challenging. TBA Ecofuture offers expert support to keep your business compliant:

• EPR Registration: Help with packaging, batteries, and WEEE registrations.

• PRO Affiliation: Guidance and contracting with approved PROs.

• Reporting Services: Ensure accurate and timely EPA reporting.

• Fee Management: Clarify and assist with fee calculations and payments.

Contact us for your free consultation today and ensure seamless compliance with Sweden’s EPR regulations!

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