Do I Register With EKO-KOM to Ship to Czechia?

In short: if you place packaging on the Czech market, you generally need to meet extended producer responsibility (EPR) obligations, and joining EKO-KOM — the main collective packaging scheme in the Czech Republic — is the usual route. This fits under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation — Regulation (EU) 2025/40, the PPWR — which generally applies from 12 August 2026, with obligations phased over time. The EU rules are harmonised, but registration is national and handled in Czech.

Why EKO-KOM matters

EKO-KOM operates the collective take-back and recovery scheme that many businesses use to discharge their packaging obligations in the Czech Republic. Rather than each seller building its own collection network, joining the scheme lets you meet recycling and recovery targets and report packaging placed on the market through a single arrangement.

Steps sellers usually take

• Confirm whether you are the party first placing packaging on the Czech market.
• Register with or contract through EKO-KOM where required.
• Report packaging quantities and material types, and keep supporting records.

Because timelines are phased and national specifics can change, treat this as a qualitative guide and confirm the current position with EKO-KOM or the relevant Czech authority before relying on it. For context, see our Czech Republic country page.

This article is educational, not legal advice.