EPR Services on Amazon is ending – these are your next steps

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It’s just been announced that Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Services on Amazon is ending on Tuesday 31 December 2024.  

Find out more about what you need to do to stay compliant, and see how we can help.  

What does this mean for sellers?  

According to Amazon’s announcement, this update is effective from Thursday 26 September 2024, which means:  

  • the EPR Services on Amazon programme is closed to new sellers wanting to register for EPR 
  • Amazon sellers already using this programme will be informed by Amazon of the next steps
  • Amazon sellers using this programme need to transfer across to their existing service providers – who will take care of EPR filings and representation 
  • if you’re already with AVASK, there’s nothing else you need to do

Read more about EPR and why it matters

What do you need to do next?  

EPR Services on Amazon will cease operations on 31 December, so make sure to have either your existing provider, or a replacement provider, in place to seamlessly take over and ensure your continued EPR compliance in Europe.  

What’s the transfer process from Amazon EPR Services?

Are you… 

  • Already an AVASK client? Make sure you’re connected to the AVASK client portal, and we’ll do the rest. 
  • New to AVASK? Sign up today  
  • No longer needing EPR services? Email [email protected] using the subject line ‘Opt out of EPR’ and include your Merchant ID number. 
Will the service be different?

If you’re transitioning to AVASK via Amazon:

  • Our T&Cs will be slightly different to reflect this. They won’t be exactly the same as Amazon, but they do mean less involvement with Amazon.
  • Your service level won’t change
  • Your billing will be through us, not Amazon

Otherwise, you’ll see that everything is in much the same order as before. 

How much does it cost to transfer from EPR Services on Amazon to AVASK?

It’s FREE. You’ll find all costs on the Amazon Seller Central advice page. 

I’m missing something – help!

Also, we’re running Q&A sessions in multiple languages to help support you during this transition and answer your questions.

Join our live Q&A webinars

Watch: Start your EPR transfer today with AVASK

In this short video, we walk through what to expect while onboarding and how much it costs to move to AVASK, plus key dates and next steps as you transfer your EPR service.

Your key takeaways and dates

  • Thursday 26 September 2024: EPR Services on Amazon is closed for new signups
  • Tuesday 31 December 2024: your contract with EPR Services on Amazon is terminated 
  • 1 January 2025: you’ll be onboarded onto AVASK’s services (assuming your documents and information are all in order after AVASK’s team has reviewed them) 

Transfer to AVASK's EPR services

Start your journey with AVASK. A dedicated onboarding account manager will help you register quickly and easily so you can stay compliant with all your EPR requirements. 

Start your EPR services transfer today

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