GTIN
In common parlance, many people know the GTIN as a barcode, but technically the GTIN is the number below the barcode symbol itself, and can therefore also be used for other technologies such as 2D barcodes and RFID tags.
In common parlance, many people know the GTIN as a barcode, but technically the GTIN is the number below the barcode symbol itself, and can therefore also be used for other technologies such as 2D barcodes and RFID tags.
Does your company place packaging or packaged products on the Danish market? Then you are obliged to comply with the rules on producer responsibility for packaging.
This means that your company is responsible for the packaging throughout its lifecycle, even when it is empty and has become waste.
Do you need a system to manage your packaging data? We make it easy for you to comply with legislation.
Producer responsibility for packaging affects many Danish companies that are either manufacturers, importers or distributors.
Producer responsibility follows the 'polluter pays principle', which means that as a producer responsible company, you become responsible for your packaging when it becomes waste and therefore have to pay for waste management.
The purpose of producer responsibility for packaging is to promote the circular economy. You can save money and help the environment by reducing the amount of packaging and using high-quality, recyclable packaging.
Producer responsibility comes into full effect in October 2025, but covered companies already have obligations now.
The main rule is that producer responsibility falls to the company that first puts packaging or packaged products on the Danish market and has the greatest influence on the design of the packaging.
Producer responsibility for packaging includes primary (sales packaging), secondary (multipack packaging) and tertiary packaging (transport packaging).
It is important to note that the concept of producer in the packaging liability rules differs from the common understanding of what a producer is. Manufacturers, importers and distributors can all be covered by producer responsibility.
The Danish Environmental Protection Agency has created a number of examples with illustrations showing where in the value chain producer responsibility is placed. Find the illustrations from the Danish Environmental Protection Agency.
Is your company a micro-business? Then producer responsibility may fall to another player in the value chain. You can find more information in the news: Micro businesses exempt from producer responsibility, but not for imports.
If you are unsure whether your company is covered by the producer responsibility for packaging, the Danish Producer Responsibility (DPA) as the registration authority can make the final decision.
Our new system, GS1Trade Packaging, is built on the powerful GS1 standards so you can work smart with your packaging data.
The system helps you collect, structure and declare your packaging data. Data you can easily exchange with others.
According to the EU Directive (EU 2018/852), all EU countries must introduce extended producer responsibility for packaging by 2025 in order to prevent waste generation and increase recycling. The EU directive leaves room for national implementation in national legislation, so you may find that producer responsibility for packaging is handled differently across the EU.
In November 2022, the European Commission published a proposal for a regulation to harmonize packaging legislation across borders. The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) was finally approved by the European Parliament on December 16, 2024. The regulation replaces the Packaging Directive and all EU member states must comply with its rules within 18 months of its entry into force.
In Denmark, producer responsibility for packaging is implemented in the Environmental Protection Act and through an executive order issued on December 30, 2024 with continuous reporting from October 1, 2025.
Below you can access the latest legislation that forms the basis for producer responsibility for packaging.
Executive Order on certain requirements for packaging, producer responsibility for packaging and other waste collected with packaging waste. From March 20, 2025. Current Danish legislation.
The new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) was adopted on December 16, 2024 and will come into force in mid-2026.
Agreement between the government (Social Democratic Party) and a number of parties on extended producer responsibility for packaging and disposable plastic products adopted on August 30, 2022.
The Danish Environmental Protection Agency has prepared a guide explaining how to determine and calculate graduated contributions.
The guidance is intended to ensure better compliance with the new version of the Packaging Regulation and the Packaging Order. If you use GS1Trade Packaging, you can rest assured that we follow the rules carefully.
Read the latest news from home and abroad about producer responsibility for packaging and our new packaging data system.
On this page you will find answers to the questions we receive most often. We have also prepared guides that explain how things work in writing and on video. You are also welcome to contact us.
