EU countries packaging: Product code
(Based on simplified EU template with subcategory1 only)
This format is used to declare packaging placed on the market in EU countries that do not require full-level breakdown (like in France).
EPR code structure:
category + subcategory1 + subcategory2 + subcategory3 + subcategory4 + subcategory5
1. Select reporting region
For all EU countries, use:
EU Countries (this label is not part of the code, just a tag)
2. Choose category
Packaging → P
3. Choose subcategory1 — material type
This defines the primary material of your packaging.
See: subcategory1 section
Glass | A |
Plastics | B |
Wood | F |
Others | G |
Aluminium | R |
Paper | S |
Steel | T |
Number of CSU | U |
4. All other subcategories = “None”
- Subcategory2 = 000
- Subcategory3 = 00
- Subcategory4 = 00
- Subcategory5 = 00
These are required to complete the 11-digit structure, even if unused.
Code assembly example
Let’s say:
- Category = Packaging → P
- Material = Plastics → B
Then the code is: PB000000000
If your packaging is made of Paper, the code becomes: PS000000000
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