EPR - Expected lead times for completion

EPR - Expected lead times for completion

Overview

This guide outlines the estimated lead times for EPR completions by Category and Country.

⚠️ Please Note: Lead times may fluctuate depending on the capacity of local authorities and timely payment of registration invoices. Some authorities will not generate or publish your registration number until payment is received—so it’s essential to pay invoices promptly to avoid delays.

🇩🇪 Germany

  • Packaging: ⏳ 2–4 weeks

  • WEEE: ⏳ 12–16 weeks

  • Batteries: ⏳ Minimum 8 weeks

🇫🇷 France

  • Packaging: ⏳ 4 weeks

  • WEEE: ⏳ 12–16 weeks

  • Batteries: ⏳ Minimum 8 weeks

  • Furniture, Toys & DIY: ⏳ 4 weeks

  • Sports & Leisure: ⏳ 4 weeks

  • Textiles: ⏳ 4 weeks

🇪🇸 Spain

  • Packaging: ⏳ 6–8 weeks

  • WEEE: ⏳ 12–16 weeks


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