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Support simpler packaging rules in the EU
If you sell to buyers across the European Union, you may have experienced the complexity of navigating packaging and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements. For a one-person shop, they can be a barrier to selling cross-border.
EU policymakers are considering reforms that could help simplify these requirements. Upcoming reforms, including the Circular Economy Act and the Environmental Omnibus, create an opportunity to advocate for simpler, more proportionate rules for small sellers. But policymakers need to hear from the businesses most affected.
Etsy has been bringing seller experiences directly to EU policymakers and advocating change. Now, we're asking sellers to add their voices too.
Sign the petition:
The petition calls on EU policymakers to harmonise EPR requirements across Member States and introduce a simplified pathway for low-volume sellers. Etsy will deliver signatures directly to key EU policymakers.
Sign the petition in your language:
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The more signatures we collect, the stronger the case we can make for simpler requirements.
For more information about packaging and EPR requirements, visit the Seller Handbook.
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jamesossman
Will you help us reach 10,000 signatures by sharing the petition with other sellers in your community?
Thank you for joining us in advocating for small business owners. We’ve heard from sellers that EU packaging requirements can be complex and difficult to navigate, and we want policymakers to hear directly from you.
As we meet with lawmakers in the coming weeks, we’ll share your perspectives and ensure policymakers hear directly from the small businesses affected by these decisions.
If you haven’t already, you can sign the petition in your language:
English | French | German | Spanish | Italian | Dutch | Polish | Portuguese | Swedish
Thank you for speaking up, and for helping more sellers make their voices heard.