Do I need an EPR number to sell handmade goods in the EU?

Whether a maker posting handmade orders across the EU needs to register for packaging EPR, which countries have a register, and where thresholds mean nothing is owed.

Checked against the national sources on 2026-08-04.

Do I need an EPR number to sell handmade goods in the EU?

In most EU countries you must register with the national packaging register before you post goods there, and each country issues its own number. There is no single EU registration. Some countries have a weight threshold below which nothing is owed, and a few have no packaging register at all, so the answer depends on where you post and how much you send.

Who counts as the producer for packaging, me or the marketplace?

If you pack and post your own orders, you are the producer of that packaging under EU packaging rules, even when the sale happened on a marketplace. The obligation follows the packaging, not the sales channel.

Do I need to register in every country I sell to?

Only the countries you actually post to. The duty follows where the packaging arrives, so shortening the list of countries you deliver to shortens the list of registrations you need, and costs nothing.

This is a summary, not legal advice. If you are unsure about your situation, check with your national scheme or an advisor.