Sellers on Amazon's French marketplace must urgently address their Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance. The e-commerce giant may automatically enroll sellers who haven't submitted valid Unique Identification Numbers (UIN) into its EPR payment service program.
The service, designed to help merchants comply with France's stringent environmental regulations, handles all necessary reporting and fee payments to French authorities on behalf of sellers. Amazon then deducts these environmental fees directly from sellers' accounts.
Amazon's EPR payment service functions as a compliance solution for sellers unfamiliar with French environmental regulations or those facing administrative challenges in meeting the requirements. The platform assumes responsibility for calculating, declaring, and remitting all mandatory environmental contributions.
Environmental fees vary based on sales performance across different EPR categories. Amazon's system automatically calculates obligations using standardized formulas applied to each seller's transaction data. Marketplace participants should monitor their account notifications for detailed fee breakdowns and payment deadlines to maintain uninterrupted operations.
This automated service represents a critical compliance safeguard for international sellers. Maintaining valid UIN registration or opting into Amazon's payment program remains essential for continued access to the French marketplace.