What does producer responsibility mean for businesses?
The new regulations on producer responsibility for packaging in Denmark and across the EU mean that companies are responsible for the packaging they place on the market.
In Denmark, this is administered through DPA (Dansk Producentansvar), while the term EPR – Extended Producer Responsibility is used internationally. At the same time, the EU is introducing new requirements through PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation), increasing demands for registration, documentation and material selection.
For many companies, this means that packaging is no longer just about protection and transport – but also about compliance, sustainability and cost.
At FARUSA, we help companies gain an overview of their packaging solutions and assess how they can best be adapted to meet the new requirements.
What does DPA / EPR mean in practice?
Producer responsibility means that companies must:
- register packaging in the DPA system
- report volumes and material types
- document the composition of their packaging
- pay differentiated fees based on material selection
As a result, packaging becomes a strategic area where functionality, cost and regulation are closely connected.
Analysis of existing packaging
Many companies lack a clear overview of their total packaging usage.
A structured review of packaging solutions can help identify:
- material consumption
- transport efficiency
- optimisation potential
- documentation of materials
At FARUSA, we work with analysing, calculating and evaluating existing packaging solutions, providing companies with a solid basis for decision-making.
Design and optimisation
Packaging design plays a key role in both performance and compliance.
By optimising construction, material selection and dimensions, companies can:
- reduce material consumption
- improve transport efficiency
- enhance recyclability
- ensure better documentation
We design and develop packaging solutions where functionality, logistics and regulatory requirements are considered as one.
Material selection is becoming increasingly important
Under producer responsibility schemes, fees are increasingly differentiated based on environmental impact and recyclability.
Materials that are part of well-established recycling streams typically benefit from a more favourable cost structure.
Fibre-based packaging plays an important role, as it:
- is part of established recycling systems
- can be recycled multiple times
- has a well-documented recycling rate
Material selection therefore becomes a key strategic factor in future packaging solutions.
Advisory from FARUSA
At FARUSA, we work closely with our customers to develop and optimise packaging solutions.
We support companies with:
- analysis of existing packaging
- design and construction
- calculation and optimisation of material usage
- advisory on regulatory requirements
Our goal is to deliver packaging solutions that perform in practice and support future business requirements.