Spain EPR Registration for Cross-Border Sellers: SIGREP, WEEE and Battery Requirements
Updated 2026-08-17
Spain's EPR framework is governed by the Waste and Contaminated Soils Law (Law 7/2022) and requires producers placing packaged goods, electrical equipment or batteries on the Spanish market to register and finance end-of-life management. Packaging: register with SIGREP (Sistema Integrado de Gestión de Residuos de Envases) or set up an individual system. WEEE: register with the Registro de Productores de Equipos Eléctricos y Electrónicos (AEE register). Batteries: register with the Registro de Productores de Pilas y Acumuladores. Non-EU sellers must appoint a Spanish authorised representative. Amazon.es has been verifying EPR numbers since 2023. Non-compliance fines range from €10,000 to €1,750,000 under Law 7/2022.
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FAQ
What is SIGREP and who must register?+
SIGREP (Sistema Integrado de Gestión de Envases) is Spain's integrated packaging waste management system. Any company placing packaging on the Spanish market — including the packaging used to ship products to Spanish consumers — must either join SIGREP or establish an individual waste management system (systema individual). Registration requires a Spanish NIF (tax ID) or your authorised representative's NIF, company details, and estimated packaging volumes by material. The eco-contribution (contribución verde) varies by material: paper/cardboard €40-€80/tonne, plastics €100-€450/tonne, metals €30-€60/tonne, glass €30-€50/tonne, wood €3-€8/tonne.
What changed with Spain's Law 7/2022?+
Law 7/2022 (Ley de Residuos y Suelos Contaminados) significantly strengthened Spain's EPR regime: (1) introduced mandatory EPR for all producers, not just manufacturers — importers and distance sellers are now explicitly covered; (2) increased maximum fines from €300,000 to €1,750,000 for serious environmental offences; (3) required marketplaces to verify sellers' EPR registration; (4) introduced a plastic packaging tax (€0.45/kg of non-recycled plastic) effective January 2023; (5) mandated digital traceability for waste tracking. Cross-border sellers are now explicitly in scope.
Do I need a Spanish authorised representative?+
Yes, if your company is not established in Spain. Law 7/2022 requires non-established producers to appoint a representative domiciled in Spain with a Spanish NIF. The representative handles EPR registration, annual declarations and financial contributions. They are jointly liable for compliance failures. You can use a specialised compliance provider (e.g., Landbell Group, Reclay) or a Spanish law firm. The representative's name and NIF must appear on all EPR registrations.
What is Spain's plastic packaging tax?+
Spain's plastic tax (Impuesto Especial sobre Envases de Plástico No Reciclados) came into effect January 1, 2023. It levies €0.45 per kilogram of non-recycled plastic used in packaging placed on the Spanish market. The tax applies to all plastic packaging — not just single-use — including industrial and commercial packaging. The taxable base is the weight of virgin (non-recycled) plastic. Recycled plastic is exempt if certified. The tax is self-assessed quarterly (models 591 and 592) and is separate from SIGREP contributions. Cross-border sellers importing plastic-packaged goods into Spain are liable.
How does Amazon.es verify EPR registration numbers?+
Amazon.es has been verifying seller EPR numbers since 2023, in line with Law 7/2022 requirements. Amazon checks your submitted numbers against the Registro de Productores de Envases (packaging), the AEE register (electronics), and the battery register. The verification process: (1) Amazon sends a notification requesting your EPR numbers at least 4 weeks before a compliance check; (2) you submit numbers through Seller Central > Settings > Account Info > EPR Compliance; (3) Amazon cross-references against Spanish government databases; (4) if your number is missing or invalid, your listings are deactivated within 2-4 weeks. You can reactivate by registering with SIGREP (or equivalent) and updating your number. Repeat non-compliance may result in account-level restrictions.
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