- Extended Producer Responsibility
Strategic Guidance
for U.S. Packaging
Compliance
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Expert advisory for producers navigating the evolving land scape of state-by-state EPR regulations. We deliver cost control, audit defensibility, and operational readiness.
- About EPR Global Consulting
Advisory and Compliance Solutions for EPR
Worldwide Over 423+ Complete Projects
U.S. packaging producers face an unprecedented compliance challenge. As states accelerate EPR adoption, the gap between regulatory requirements and operational readiness continues to widen.
- Partner First Consultants Second
- Your Growth is Our Business
- Behind the Strategy
- Why Most Producers Struggle
Why Producers Find It Difficult
Fragmented Data
Packaging data scattered across procurement, engineering, marketing, operations, and suppliers.
Missing Expertise
Limited in-house regulatory expertise and compliance processes designed for voluntary programs.
State-by-State Complexity
No unified federal framework each state defines producer responsibility and fees differently.
- Our Objective
Our Strategic Goals and Core Objectives
Regulatory Expertise
Would you like me to expand on the specific compliance requirements for any of these states?
Disciplined Cost Control
Would you like me to create a checklist for verifying the defensible assumptions" used in your reporting?
Minimize Regulatory Risk
Would you like me to identify the specific regulatory triggers that could pose the highest risk to your operations this year?
Long-Term Scalability
Compliance capabilities that scale as EPR laws expand across the United States treating EPR as a permanent operating cost.
- Solutions
Advisory + Software-Enabled
Compliance
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is an ongoing regulatory obligation that affects cost, governance, and operational risk. We combine advisory expertise with EPR Axis™, our software platform, to help producers manage EPR accurately, defensibly, and at scale.
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Expert Statutory Interpretation
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State-Specific Knowledge
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Accurate Data Alignment
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Cost Optimization
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Risk Mitigation
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Strategic Execution
- How We Deliver
Built to Foster Enduring Regulatory Confidence
EPR compliance demands expert interpretation, accurate data, and resilient systems. Our methodology transforms EPR into a repeatable, auditable, and manageable business process.
Regulatory Interpretation & Applicability
Data Alignment & Assumption Discipline
Software-Enabled Execution with EPR Axis™
After establishing data foundations, EPR Axis™ applies approved
logic to generate structured compliance outputs. The platform
ensures cross-state consistency, version control.
Review, Governance & Audit Readiness
Ongoing Adaptation & Scale
- Why Most Producers Struggle
Why Producers Find It Difficult
Clear EPR Understanding
Clear, defensible understanding of EPR obligations
Risk Reduction
Reduced risk of over- or under reporting
Audit-Ready Outputs
Comprehensive compliance documentation that withstands
Scalable Framework
A scalable framework that evolves with regulation
- Why Most Producers Struggle
EPR Axis™ Extended Producer
Responsibility Compliance Platform
Compliance First. Defensibility Always. EPR Axis™ is a regulatory compliance platform designed to help producers calculate, document, and manage EPR obligations across jurisdictions with clarity, consistency, and audit-ready discipline.
Centralized Compliance Management
Potential $20K–$50K Annual Labor Cost Reduction
(estimated for midsized producers)
Single system of record for EPR-related data with
standardized compliance workflows.
- Eliminates duplicate data handling
- Reduces manual reconciliation
- Lowers ongoing staffing burden
- Reduced dependency on spreadsheets
- Standardized processes
Defensible Calculation Framework
Potential $25K–$200K+ Annual EPR Fee Overpayment
Avoidance
(estimated for midsized producers)
Structured rules-based calculations with clearly defined
assumptions and thresholds.
- Reduces unnecessary conservative over-reporting while maintaining regulatory accuracy
- Applies correct thresholds and classifications
- Produces reproducible results
- Consistent application across cross-functional team members and SKUs
Audit-Ready Documentation
Potential $15K–$40K Audit Response & Advisory Cost
Avoidance
(estimated for midsized producers)
Clear traceability from inputs to outputs with version-aware
logic and reporting periods.
- Eliminates post-hoc reconstruction
- Reduces consultant and legal spend
- Improves audit outcomes
- Exportable documentation
- Compliance that can be proven
Financial Visibility
Potential $10K–$25K Budget Variance & Accrual
Efficiency Gains
(estimated for midsized producers)
Modeled EPR liabilities before invoices are issued,
supporting improved budgeting and accrual planning.
- Predictable EPR liabilities
- Cleaner accruals
- Fewer invoice surprises
- Reduced payment risk
- EPR becomes forecastable
Disclaimer
Cost savings and avoidance estimates are illustrative and based on observed compliance workflows for similarly situated midsized producers. Actual results may vary based on SKU count, material mix, reporting scope, regulatory jurisdiction, and internal processes. EPR Axis supports accurate, defensible compliance execution but does not determine statutory fee obligations or guarantee specific financial outcomes.
Built for Enforcement Reality
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is an ongoing regulatory obligation that affects cost, governance, and operational risk. We combine advisory expertise with EPR Axis™, our software platform, to help producers manage EPR accurately, defensibly, and at scale.
- Regulatory accuracy
- Consistent interpretation
- Long-term defensibility
Every output is designed to withstand scrutiny from regulators, auditors, and internal Legal teams.
- Typical Stakeholders
- General Counsel & Legal Teams
- Compliance & Risk Officers
- CFOs & Finance Leaders
- Supply Chain
- Important Distinction
This is not ESG software
This is not ESG software
This is compliance infrastructure
EPR Axis integrates into existing compliance and financial workflows. It complements your systems it does not compete with them. EPR Axis™ is seamlessly integrated into all our consulting engagements.
- Pricing
Scope-Driven, Case-by-Case
Pricing
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance is not a one-size-fits-all service. Scope, complexity, and risk exposure vary significantly based on business structure, packaging footprint, geographic reach, and regulatory timelines.
Scope Factors
- Number of states and EPR programs in scope
- Packaging volume, material mix, and SKU complexity
- Data availability and readiness
Engagement Type
- Assess • Report • Audit • Expand
- Advisory scope and level of ongoing support
- Use of EPR Axis™ software as part of the engagement
Engagement Structure
All scope, responsibilities, and deliverables are clearly documented before any engagement begins.
Advisory-Only Support
Expert regulatory interpretation and guidance without software
One-Time Assessments
Time-bound projects for specific compliance needs
Advisory + EPR Axis™
Combined consulting expertise with software enabled compliance
Ongoing Compliance Support
Continuous reporting and regulatory monitoring support services
- Common Questions & Detailed Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about EPR compliance, our services, and EPR Axis™.
What is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)?
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a regulatory framework that assigns producers financial and reporting responsibility for the end-of-life management of packaging materials placed into a specific state. In the U.S., EPR requirements are defined at the state level and vary by jurisdiction.
Which states currently have packaging EPR laws?
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a regulatory framework that assigns producers financial and reporting responsibility for the end-of-life management of packaging materials placed into a specific state. In the U.S., EPR requirements are defined at the state level and vary by jurisdiction.
Is EPR a one-time requirement?
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a regulatory framework that assigns producers financial and reporting responsibility for the end-of-life management of packaging materials placed into a specific state. In the U.S., EPR requirements are defined at the state level and vary by jurisdiction.
What happens if a company over-reports or under-reports?
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a regulatory framework that assigns producers financial and reporting responsibility for the end-of-life management of packaging materials placed into a specific state. In the U.S., EPR requirements are defined at the state level and vary by jurisdiction.
Who is legally responsible for EPR compliance?
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a regulatory framework that assigns producers financial and reporting responsibility for the end-of-life management of packaging materials placed into a specific state. In the U.S., EPR requirements are defined at the state level and vary by jurisdiction.
What types of packaging are typically covered?
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a regulatory framework that assigns producers financial and reporting responsibility for the end-of-life management of packaging materials placed into a specific state. In the U.S., EPR requirements are defined at the state level and vary by jurisdiction.
How does EPR Global Consulting support compliance?
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a regulatory framework that assigns producers financial and reporting responsibility for the end-of-life management of packaging materials placed into a specific state. In the U.S., EPR requirements are defined at the state level and vary by jurisdiction.
What is EPR Axis™?
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a regulatory framework that assigns producers financial and reporting responsibility for the end-of-life management of packaging materials placed into a specific state. In the U.S., EPR requirements are defined at the state level and vary by jurisdiction.
Does EPR Axis™ replace legal or advisory expertise?
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a regulatory framework that assigns producers financial and reporting responsibility for the end-of-life management of packaging materials placed into a specific state. In the U.S., EPR requirements are defined at the state level and vary by jurisdiction.
Can EPR Axis™ adapt as regulations change?
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a regulatory framework that assigns producers financial and reporting responsibility for the end-of-life management of packaging materials placed into a specific state. In the U.S., EPR requirements are defined at the state level and vary by jurisdiction.
When should a company engage EPR Global Consulting?
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a regulatory framework that assigns producers financial and reporting responsibility for the end-of-life management of packaging materials placed into a specific state. In the U.S., EPR requirements are defined at the state level and vary by jurisdiction.
Do you work with international companies selling into the U.S.?
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a regulatory framework that assigns producers financial and reporting responsibility for the end-of-life management of packaging materials placed into a specific state. In the U.S., EPR requirements are defined at the state level and vary by jurisdiction.
Is EPR Global Consulting a law firm?
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a regulatory framework that assigns producers financial and reporting responsibility for the end-of-life management of packaging materials placed into a specific state. In the U.S., EPR requirements are defined at the state level and vary by jurisdiction.
How do we get started?
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a regulatory framework that assigns producers financial and reporting responsibility for the end-of-life management of packaging materials placed into a specific state. In the U.S., EPR requirements are defined at the state level and vary by jurisdiction.
What is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)?
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a regulatory framework that assigns producers financial and reporting responsibility for the end-of-life management of packaging materials placed into a specific state. In the U.S., EPR requirements are defined at the state level and vary by jurisdiction.
- EPR regulations are expanding across the U.S.
Understand Your EPR Exposure Before Fees & Deadlines Hit
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EPR compliance is a regulated, ongoing business obligation. If your organization is navigating current or upcoming U.S. packaging EPR requirements, we invite you to contact us for an initial discussion. Our conversations are focused, practical, and confidential.
Who We Typically Work With
- Mid-market and enterprise producers
- U.S. packaged-goods brands and manufacturers
- Retailers and private-label brands
- International importers of record
- Multi-state or multi-channel organizations
Who We Typically Work With
- Mid-market and enterprise producers
- U.S. packaged-goods brands and manufacturers
- Retailers and private-label brands
- International importers of record
- Multi-state or multi-channel organizations
- All inquiries are handled with strict confidentiality. Information shared during initial discussions is treated as private and used solely for general informational purposes. Such exchanges do not constitute legal advice, establish a client relationship.
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