Demanding Urgent Reform of Cross-Border EPR Packaging Laws.
Cross-border e-commerce for micro-enterprises within the European Union is facing an unprecedented regulatory hurdle. The current application of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) packaging laws has introduced disproportionate burdens that directly harm small-scale producers and independent retailers.
Under the current framework, any business shipping physical goods to consumers in another EU country must complete separate national registrations, pay flat annual fees, and hire localized legal representatives in every destination state. While multinational corporations easily absorb these overhead costs, they represent an unsustainable barrier for micro-businesses shipping modest order volumes.
To prevent further market distortion and protect small exporters, an official campaign is calling on EU policy-makers to implement:
An immediate moratorium on cross-border EPR fees for micro-businesses.
A clear volume-based de minimis exemption threshold.
A single, centralized EU reporting portal.
This initiative is gathering significant momentum across the European business community.
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