EPR Reporting: Your Complete Guide

EPR is required to facilitate the waste management of the products that your business puts on the market. Complying is necessary to gain access to markets and platforms.

An EPR audit is a compliance check conducted by a PRO or government authority to verify the accuracy of the data submitted in your EPR report. It involves reviewing your calculation methods, source data, and documentation to ensure your reported figures are correct and traceable.

EPR reports must be submitted either directly by the obligated company or by an authorized EPR reporting service provider acting on their behalf. With ForSURE, this process can be fully automated, our software handles report generation and delivery in line with all relevant regulations.

The information that needs to be included in an EPR report varies, but generally entail material types and volumes. Other requirements are necessary depending on the category.

The frequency of EPR reports depends on the specific regulations of each country or region. Some legislations require reports to be submitted annually, while others mandate quarterly or even monthly reporting. It’s important for businesses to understand the obligations that apply to each market they operate in and to track deadlines accordingly.

Missing a reporting deadline can lead to serious consequences, including financial penalties, warnings from authorities, or additional administrative control. In more severe cases, repeated non-compliance may result in restrictions on market access or the suspension of your ability to sell in certain regions. Staying ahead of reporting deadlines is critical to avoiding disruptions and maintaining compliance.

ForSURE’s software can automate the delivery of your EPR reports to ensure accuracy and compliance across different markets. But it’s also possible to deliver EPR reports manually. In this case it’s important to keep track of deadlines and the right governing bodies.

Ensuring accuracy and compliance starts with high-quality data and clear documentation of your calculation methods. Your reports should be traceable, consistent, and aligned with local EPR requirements. ForSURE helps you achieve this by generating fully auditable reports, giving regulators complete visibility into how your figures were calculated, minimizing audit risk and strengthening your compliance.

The most common challenges in EPR stem from its data-intensive nature, the complexity of tracking multiple product categories, and the wide variety of regulations across countries. Businesses often struggle with collecting accurate data, keeping up with frequent regulatory changes, and managing compliance across multiple jurisdictions, all of which require strong systems and clear internal processes to navigate effectively.

Yes, reporting data requirements vary by country or region. Each nation designs its own EPR legislation. Even within the
EU, where individual member states apply different rules and systems. Within a single country, requirements can also differ by product category, such as packaging, textiles, electronics, or batteries. To achieve full compliance, it’s essential to understand and adapt to these regional and category-specific differences.

Yes, penalties do exist for incorrect or incomplete EPR data. Most of the governing bodies and PRO’s are transparent about their consequences. We recommend looking at their websites to gather this information.

Getting started is simple. With the right tools and guidance, you can streamline your entire EPR reporting process. Schedule a demo with ForSURE, and we will walk you through how to improve accuracy, automate submissions, and stay compliant across all relevant markets.