Producer Responsibility
We at Recipo help you take your producer responsibility so that you can focus on your business. We do 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.
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.
We Assist you in Taking your Producer Responsibility
It can be challenging for companies to know how to approach producer responsibility. Therefore, we at Recipo are here to ensure that your company meets the legal requirements. With us, you can be confident that all electronic and battery waste is handled sustainably.
We are a nationally approved producer responsibility organization for consumer electrical equipment, professional electrical equipment, batteries, and packaging throughout the Nordic region. Whether your company is Nordic or established outside the Nordics with sales in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, or Finland, we can assist you with your producer responsibility.
- You report your sales of electronics, batteries and/or packaging in our customer portal.
- We assist stores in establishing in-store collection points for electronic waste and handle the pickup of the collected material.
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 EU must appoint an authorised representative in order to sell products on the Swedish, Norwegian, Danish and Finnish markets.
- However, there are exceptions: If your company is e.g. registered in Denmark and only sells on the Danish market, you will not receive an AR according to the Danish DPA.
Companies Located Outside the EU:
- In Denmark, companies outside the EU are not allowed to designate an AR.
- In Sweden, Norway and Finland, however, the authorities allow companies outside the EU to designate an AR if they choose to do so.
Frequently Asked Questions
What regulations are there regarding producer responsibility?
Regulations on producer responsibility exist in several areas. In Sweden, there are Packaging, Electrical waste, Batteries, Cars, Tyres, Plastic products, Pharmaceuticals and Radioactive products.
Who counts as a producer?
You are considered a producer if you are involved in putting a product on the Denmark 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 Denmark.
How does it work with sales to EU countries?
Danish companies that place electronics on the market in other EU countries are covered by producer responsibility in their 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.
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.