In Brief

From July 1, 2025, new regulations in Denmark will impose responsibility on packaging producers to finance and organize the collection, sorting, and treatment of packaging waste. This is part of the EU’s Packaging Directive, also known as the EPR scheme (Extended Producer Responsibility). This requires companies to report the quantities of different packaging materials such as plastic, paper, glass, and aluminum to Dansk Producentansvar (DPA). These reports form the basis for the fees that cover the costs of waste management​ (source: DI).

What are the requirements for your company?

Although the specific guidance on the definition is still underway, we already know that several key requirements will apply, including the following:

• Reporting packaging quantities. Annual reporting of the actual quantities of packaging introduced to Denmark, broken down by material types. This reporting must be done in kilograms to Dansk Producentansvar (DPA). There is a threshold of 8 tons of packaging, but it requires data and documentation if your company needs to prove whether you are above or below this threshold.
• Data requirements. Data is necessary for reporting. Data is also required to document whether you are below the threshold. Reliable data collection forms the basis for reporting and for reducing packaging consumption to lower fees.
• Payment of fees. Companies must pay fees based on the reported packaging quantities, which cover the costs of collection, sorting, and recycling. All this is handled through the Dansk Producentansvar website.
• Environmentally friendly design. Companies are encouraged to design packaging with a focus on recycling and minimal environmental impact. This can reduce fees and promote a circular economy.

Are you missing an overview of your company’s packaging? This will enable you to accurately report packaging quantities broken down by material type.

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How can you comply with Extended Producer Responsibility?

Before reporting, data must be collected. This is where Prduct.com can help by efficiently collecting data. It is also possible to delegate the responsibility to your suppliers or collaborate with them on this task and mutual interest.

Prduct.com makes it possible to gather all necessary EPR data in one place by working directly with suppliers through the platform. This ensures structured and efficient data collection, which is easily accessible and usable for EPR reporting (and other reporting areas).

A side benefit of keeping your data updated with Prduct.com is that changes in packaging types, products, or suppliers are easily updated in one place and are reflected across all related units, providing full control and saving time on maintenance.

Examples of companies affected:

Furniture store with cardboard packaging and plastic protection. A furniture store sells furniture that is delivered in large cardboard boxes with plastic protection and foam inserts to avoid damage during transport. The store must comply with EPR requirements by reporting all materials used for packaging. The store has many different products, each using different types of packaging. Data on weight and material type must be collected from multiple suppliers and updated regularly. Changes in product design or packaging can quickly make previous reports outdated.

The cosmetics manufacturer must report data on plastic and glass used in packaging. They have several suppliers providing containers and lids, making data collection complex. Collecting precise information from multiple suppliers and maintaining data as suppliers or materials change is a significant task.

The list could be much longer. Take the test here: DPA – test your company