What regulations are there regarding producer responsibility?

Regulations on producer responsibility exist in several areas. In for example Sweden, there are Packaging, Electrical waste, Batteries, Cars, Tyres, Plastic products, Pharmaceuticals and Radioactive products.

How does it work with sales to EU countries?

Companies that place electronics on the market in EU countries are covered by producer responsibility in the respective countries. Recipo helps companies with producer responsibility in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland, but can also help companies find a partner to work with in other EU countries.

Who counts as a producer?

You are considered a producer in for example Sweden if you are involved in putting a product on the Swedish market. For example, if you produce or sell the product. You are therefore considered a producer even if you have a foreign company that sells products in Sweden.

Producer Responsibility

At Recipo we help you take your producer responsibility so that you can focus on your business. Everything from establishing in-store collection points to contacting the Environmental Protection Agency’s.

Producer Responsibility, EU-directiv since 2005

In 2005, an EU directive was established to contribute to increased sustainability in production and consumption. This took the form of the concept ‘Producer Responsibility.’ It applies to several industries, such as packaging, tires, and vehicles.

At Recipo, we have the pleasure of working with producer responsibility for electronics, batteries, and packaging throughout the Nordic region.

All companies that produce and sell electronics, batteries and packages in Europe are required to contribute to covering the costs of collection and recycling of these products. By doing so, we collectively strive toward a circular economy and reduce the risks associated with hazardous waste.

More about what it means and your responsibilities as a producer

Why is Producer Responsibility Necessary?

In Europe, we operate on the principle that the polluter pays. Therefore, producer responsibility serves as an incentive for companies to produce products that do not contain environmentally harmful substances, are reusable, and resource efficient.

Additionally, this responsibility raises awareness among both producers and consumers about electronics recycling. Ultimately, these efforts lead to less waste and better management of hazardous materials, which is crucial for reducing consumption-based emissions.

Recipo takes Producer Responsibility a Step Further

In addition to ensuring that companies fulfill their responsibility and contribute to the collection and recycling of electronics and batteries, we at Recipo have implemented further environmental initiatives:

We have full traceability throughout the recycling chain until the waste is no longer classified as such.
An essential aspect of our work is to ensure that a larger portion of the electronic waste we collect can be recycled into new products.
We sort out products that can be reused.
Batteries are sorted out by our recyclers to prevent hazardous emissions.
Our focus is on recycling as much as possible, including the materials that are challenging-to-recycle.
We provide all companies that join us with information on how the electronic, batteries, and packaging waste recycling works so that you can distribute this to your consumers.
We are your compliance partner for electronics and provide tailored consultancy services to assure that you are compliant – today and tomorrow

Authorized Representative (AR)

AR – In this context is a company with the authority to perform actions related to a company’s producer responsibility. Recipo has the authority to act as an authorized representative.

Requirements for Foreign Companies within the EU:

Foreign companies operating within the European Union (EU) must appoint an authorized representative to sell products in the Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, and Finnish markets.
However, there are exceptions: If for example your company is Swedish-registered and sells exclusively within the Swedish market, you do not need to appoint an AR. Similarly, the same exemption applies to the rest of the Nordic countries except for Denmark, where Danish companies are not allowed to appoint an AR.

Companies Located Outside the EU:

Companies located outside of EU that sells in the Swedish market must appoint an AR.
In Denmark, companies based outside the EU are not allowed to appoint an AR.

FAQ

Connect your Company With us

To connect your company with us, simply fill out our form tick off which country or countries you want to take your producer responsibility and for which categories. Upon completion, you’ll receive an email containing a connection agreement and all the necessary information to manage your producer responsibility seamlessly.

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