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Netherlands Packaging EPR (Afvalfonds)

A practical guide to Netherlands Packaging EPR (Afvalfonds) for packaging sold in the Netherlands: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Producers and importers placing packaged goods on the Dutch market; Online sellers shipping to Dutch consumers

Authority

Afvalfonds Verpakkingen and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management

Legal basis

Packaging Management Decree (Besluit beheer verpakkingen)

Local representative

A Dutch entity or authorised representative is required

Timeline

Registration before first placement; annual reporting

Cost

Contributions depend on material and recyclability

If you do not comply

Fines and enforcement notices

Who needs this

Producers and importers placing packaged goods on the Dutch market
Online sellers shipping to Dutch consumers

Documents you need

Afvalfonds registration
Packaging volume and material reports
Recycling contribution payments
Packaging design and recyclability data

Compliance checklist

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Afvalfonds registration
Packaging volume and material reports
Recycling contribution payments
Packaging design and recyclability data

How to comply

Register with Afvalfonds Verpakkingen
Report packaging volumes by material
Pay the recycling contribution
Meet recyclability and reuse targets
File the annual declaration

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: Netherlands Packaging EPR (Afvalfonds) — Netherlands
Product category: Packaging
Authority: Afvalfonds Verpakkingen and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management
Legal basis: Packaging Management Decree (Besluit beheer verpakkingen)

Documents we already have:
  1. Afvalfonds registration
  2. Packaging volume and material reports
  3. Recycling contribution payments
  4. Packaging design and recyclability data

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Netherlands Packaging EPR (Afvalfonds) in the Netherlands?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Registration before first placement; annual reporting.

Contributions depend on material and recyclability.

Common rejection reasons

Not registered with Afvalfonds
Volumes under-reported
Packaging not recyclable under current rules
Late annual declaration

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.