Packaging data that keeps you ahead of legislation.
Collect packaging data from your supply chain, map it to PPWR and national EPR requirements, and generate scheme-specific declarations for every jurisdiction you sell into.
Everything you need for packaging compliance
From supplier intake to regulatory submission, Merchant covers the full packaging data lifecycle.
Supplier intake
Guided supplier portals, bulk uploads, and API connectors to capture detailed packaging information across all components.
Scheme-specific exports
Generate declarations in the exact format each EPR scheme requires - XML for LUCID, CSV for CITEO, CSV for RPD - from a single data set.
EPR fee management
Estimate eco-modulated fees across UK pEPR, EU PPWR, and global schemes before materials reach production.
Recyclability assessment
Assess each component against multiple national methodologies - ZSVR, COTREP, KIDV, OPRL/RAM, RecycClass, and more.
Certificate tracking
Manage FSC/PEFC certificates, compliance documents and expiry dates. Get alerts before certificates lapse.
Sustainability tracking
Track recycled content, weight reduction and material composition trends across your entire supply chain.
Built for the regulations that matter
Designed around the compliance obligations driving the packaging industry worldwide.
UK pEPR
Biannual reporting via RPD, RAG recyclability ratings, and modulated fees from 2026.
EU PPWR
Declaration of Conformity and PP01-PP12 material identification from Aug 2026. Harmonised sorting labels from Aug 2028. Recyclability grades and DPP from 2030.
Plastic Tax
Track recycled content against the 30% threshold to manage plastic packaging tax liabilities.
Global EPR
Germany (LUCID), France (CITEO), Belgium (Fost Plus), Spain (Ecoembes), Italy (CONAI), Netherlands (Verpact), Austria (ARA), Ireland (Repak), Sweden (FTI/NPA), Poland (Rekopol/BDO), Czech Republic (EKO-KOM).
Most retailers see 70% of suppliers live within four weeks using our guided intake flows and automated reminders.
Merchant runs on Microsoft Azure with regional data residency options aligned to your deployment requirements.
Yes. Our reporting engine lets you configure formulas and thresholds to mirror any jurisdiction or internal policy.
Yes. We offer secure REST APIs and event webhooks to embed packaging insights into SAP, Oracle, or custom ERP pipelines.
Material type, weight, recyclability, recycled content, and component-level specifications. Our guided forms make it straightforward.
Enter your packaging data once at SKU and component level. The system maps materials to each scheme's categories and generates exports in the exact format required - XML for Germany (LUCID), CSV for France (CITEO), CSV for UK (RPD), and scheme-specific formats for 14+ jurisdictions.
Get in touch
Tell us about your packaging compliance challenges and we'll show you how Merchant can help.
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