Find answers to frequently asked questions about the Authorized Representative for EPR service in Slovenia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n
[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_accordion typography=”yes” sign=”plus” gutter_simple=”0″ el_class=”faq-accordion-g” active_tab=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”211471″][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”Who is considered a producer under the EPR regulation in Slovenia?” tab_id=”1663246587-1-68172163353065117567346951791756735091909″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”107419″]According to Slovenian legislation on extended producer responsibility (EPR), not only the actual manufacturer of the goods is considered a producer, but also any entrepreneur who places products or packaging subject to EPR legislation on the Slovenian market for the first time.
Therefore, any entity that manufactures, sells (including online), packages, imports, or carries out intra-Community supplies of products and packaging regulated by the EPR is a producer.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”Which products are subject to EPR regulation in Slovenia?” tab_id=”1663246587-2-78172163353065117567346951791756735091909″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”203671″]Slovenian regulations on extended producer responsibility cover:<\/p>\n
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- packaging (primary, multiple, transport),<\/li>\n
- electrical and electronic equipment,<\/li>\n
- batteries and accumulators,<\/li>\n
- products covered by the SUP (single-use plastics) Directive and fishing gear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Those placing these goods on the Slovenian market must comply with the obligations set forth in the EPR regulations.
Important: Only foreign manufacturers of packaging and electrical and electronic equipment are required to appoint an authorized representative. Other product categories do not require an EPR.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”Who is the manufacturer's authorized representative?” tab_id=”1663246744488-2-1172163353065117567346951791756735091909″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”181670″]An authorized representative is a legal entity established in Slovenia that assumes the responsibilities of a foreign entity under the Slovenian legislation on extended product responsibility.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”Why is there a requirement to appoint an authorized representative for the EPR in Slovenia?” tab_id=”1663246776911-3-7172163353065117567346951791756735091909″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”209235″]The requirement to appoint an authorised representative for the EPR arises from various European regulations and the national legislation that implements their contents.<\/p>\nThe relevant EU directives include:<\/p>\n
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- Directive 94\/62 on packaging and packaging waste,<\/li>\n
- Directive 2008\/98 on waste,<\/li>\n
- Directive 2012\/19\/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Slovenian legislation requiring an authorized representative includes:<\/p>\n
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- Environmental Protection Act (ZVO-2),<\/li>\n
- Regulation on packaging and packaging waste (UL RS No. 54\/21, 208\/21, 44\/22 ZVO-2, 120\/22),<\/li>\n
- Waste Regulation (UL RS No. 77\/22, 113\/23, 13\/25),<\/li>\n
- Regulation on waste from electrical and electronic equipment (UL RS No. 55\/15, 47\/16, 72\/18, 84\/18 ZIURKOE 108\/20, 44\/22 ZVO-2).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The appointment of an authorized EPR representative in Slovenia serves to ensure that foreign operators present on the Slovenian market properly fulfill all obligations under the EPR legislation.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”By when do I have to appoint an authorized EPR representative in Slovenia?” tab_id=”1663246813571-4-6172163353065117567346951791756735091909″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”109532″]If you intend to place packaging, packaged products, or electrical and electronic equipment on the Slovenian market, you must enter into a contract with an authorized representative before starting your business.
If you’re already operating on the market but haven’t yet appointed a representative in Slovenia, you must regularize your situation immediately! Otherwise, you risk a fine of up to \u20ac4,000. <\/p>\nEstablishing an authorized representative is very simple: simply conclude a contract online\u2014there’s no need to print and mail paper documents or obtain a notarized power of attorney. Visit the Interzero EPR Slovenia website and discover how quick and easy it is to start working with us![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”What tasks will my company's authorized representative in Slovenia perform?” tab_id=”1756823683722-5-2″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”100194″]The main tasks of the Authorized Representative for EPR in Slovenia include:<\/p>\n
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- registering your company with the competent authorities and bodies (Ministry of the Environment, ARSO, FURS),<\/li>\n
- preparation and sending of periodic reports to the MOPE,<\/li>\n
- calculation and payment of the FURS fees required by the EPR legislation,<\/li>\n
- organization and financing of the collection and management of waste from packaging and equipment placed on the Slovenian market by a foreign manufacturer,<\/li>\n
- achievement of minimum annual targets for waste collection from packaging and equipment,<\/li>\n
- achievement of the preparation for reuse (PDPU) targets for packaging waste and WEEE,<\/li>\n
- entering into contracts with recyclers under the conditions set out in Slovenian legislation,<\/li>\n
- representation of the foreign manufacturer before Slovenian authorities and offices,<\/li>\n
- constant monitoring of the foreign manufacturer’s compliance with the EPR regulations in force in Slovenia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”My company has a branch in Slovenia. Do I still need to appoint an authorized representative for the EPR? ” tab_id=”1756823683722-5-26″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”274097″]Yes. The obligation to appoint an authorized representative does not apply only to Slovenian companies and businesses with a registered office in Slovenia and a Slovenian VAT number. Branches generally do not meet these requirements, so companies with branches in Slovenia are also required to appoint an authorized representative for the EPR.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”Who can be my company's authorized EPR representative in Slovenia?” tab_id=”1756823683722-5-260″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”336416″]The manufacturer’s authorized representative in Slovenia must be a legal entity established in Slovenia (with a Slovenian VAT number), which will enter into a contract with the foreign manufacturer, assuming all of its obligations under the Slovenian EPR legislation.<\/p>\n
Given the important role of an authorized representative, we recommend entrusting the management of EPR responsibilities only to reliable, trusted, and experienced companies, such as Interzero. By choosing a solid company like Interzero as your authorized representative, you can be sure that all your extended producer responsibility obligations in Slovenia will be fulfilled diligently and punctually, providing you with security and peace of mind.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”Are companies importing small quantities of packaging and equipment exempt from EPR obligations in Slovenia?” tab_id=”1756823683722-5-2609″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”974820″]No. Currently, there are no quantitative exemptions in Slovenia. This means that manufacturers who place even small quantities of packaging, packaged products, or electrical and electronic equipment on the Slovenian market are subject to all obligations under local extended producer responsibility regulations. <\/p>\n
Until 2021, producers introducing less than 15 tonnes of packaging per year were exempt from several obligations, including the packaging levy. In April 2021, the legislation was amended: quantitative exemptions were abolished and all producers were required to fully comply with EPR obligations.
If you have not yet adapted your business to these provisions, contact the experts at Interzero immediately: we will help you complete all the procedures and prepare the missing reports.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”I only operate in the B2B sector. Do I need an authorized EPR representative in Slovenia? ” tab_id=”1756823683722-5-26099″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”498099″]No. The obligation to appoint an authorized representative for the EPR in Slovenia applies only to operators who sell packaging, packaged products, and electrical and electronic equipment to end customers who are natural persons (consumers, Slovenian citizens).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”What risks do foreign manufacturers face if they do not appoint an authorized representative in Slovenia?” tab_id=”1756823683722-5-260997″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”166772″]Manufacturers who fail to comply, or comply incorrectly, with their obligations under the EPR provisions may face:<\/p>\n- \n
- a fine of up to EUR 4,000,<\/li>\n
- the ban on the sale of their products on Slovenian territory imposed by local authorities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”Does Interzero also offer EPR Authorized Representative services in other countries?” tab_id=”1756823683722-5-260995″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”181820″]Yes. We currently provide authorized representation services in all 27 EU member states, as well as the United Kingdom, Norway, and Switzerland. We act on behalf of both EU and non-EU companies. <\/p>\n
Thanks to our comprehensive EPR services, entrepreneurs placing packaging and products in multiple European markets can quickly, conveniently, and centrally appoint an Authorized Representative in different European countries.[\/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 Slovenia<\/title>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n