Find answers to frequently asked questions about the Authorized Representative (EPR) service in Germany.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n
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EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) is a concept whereby manufacturers are responsible for the entire life cycle of the products they place on the market, from design and production to waste management. Under EU directives, all Member States must integrate extended producer responsibility into their national legislation regarding: <\/p>\n
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- packaging and packaged products,<\/li>\n
- electrical and electronic equipment (EEE),<\/li>\n
- batteries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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The obligation to appoint an authorized EPR representative is stipulated in two German laws: the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act ( ElektroG<\/em> ) and the Battery Act ( BattG<\/em> ). For packaging, the obligation is enshrined in EU law ( PPWR<\/em> ) and will enter into force in all Member States by August 2026. Although the extended producer responsibility systems in the various EU Member States were developed based on the same European directives, their structure and operation differ significantly. Not only does each country organize collection differently, but local regulations are often not translated into other languages, making it difficult for foreign businesses to understand and comply with the EPR system in force in a given country. To ensure that foreign companies strictly comply with EPR regulations, each Member State can require them to appoint an authorized representative\u2014a local entity who ensures that all producer obligations are fulfilled. In the German EPR system, this obligation currently only exists for batteries and electrical and electronic equipment, but will also become mandatory for packaging from 2026. <\/p>\n
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An EPR Authorized Representative may be a natural or legal person who meets all of the following conditions:<\/p>\n
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- has its residence or registered office in Germany,<\/li>\n
- is registered in the relevant register ( LUCID<\/em> for packaging, EAR<\/em> for electrical and electronic equipment and for batteries),<\/li>\n
- has entered into a written agreement with the foreign manufacturer for the transfer of EPR obligations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Manufacturers intending to sell batteries or electrical and electronic equipment to German customers must appoint an authorized EPR representative before starting their business. The authorized representative’s task is to take all necessary measures to ensure the products can be legally placed on the market, including the required registrations on behalf of the manufacturer, the provision of guarantees, and participation in the extended producer responsibility system. Businesses placing packaging and packaged products on the German market can currently appoint an authorized representative at any time, both before and during their business, but no later than August 2026, when this will become mandatory under the PPWR. <\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”Does Interzero offer authorized representative services in other countries?” tab_id=”1663246813571-4-6172163353065117567346951791756735091909″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”615672″]Yes, we currently offer authorized representation services in 30 markets: in all 27 EU member states, as well as the United Kingdom, Norway, and Switzerland. This allows companies placing packaging and products subject to EPR regulations in multiple countries to quickly, conveniently, and comprehensively appoint an authorized representative in various European markets.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][\/vc_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ align_horizontal=”align_center” gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”697786″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h1″ text_size=”h1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”658509″]<\/p>\n
Do you need support with EPR obligations in other countries?<\/h2>\n
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Authorized Representative for EPR in Europe<\/title>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n - has entered into a written agreement with the foreign manufacturer for the transfer of EPR obligations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n