Businesses placing packaged products, electrical equipment and batteries on the Spanish market must comply with a number of obligations imposed by the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation. This also applies to foreign companies, which the legislator has additionally obliged to establish an authorised representative in Spain. How to meet the new EPR regulations in Spain?

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations. Extended Producer Responsibility) in Spain have been introduced by several pieces of legislation: law 7/2022 of 8 April 2022 and Royal Decrees 106/2008, 110/2015 and 1055/2022.According to these laws all traders who sell to Spain packaged products, electrical and electronic equipment and batteries and accumulators have to meet a number of obligations legal.

EPR's key responsibilities in Spain include:

• obtaining a NIF (es. Número de Identificación Fiscal) tax identification number,
• registration in the Register of Producers - Registro de Productores de Producto (the Spanish equivalent of BDO) and obtaining an individual EPR number,
• ensuring waste management arising from packaging, equipment (WEEE) and batteries and accumulators placed on the Spanish market,
• submission of annual reports concerning the types and quantities of products covered by the EPR regulations that the trader has placed on the Spanish market,
• licensing packaging and equipment introduced

Foreign entrepreneurs cannot perform any of these tasks alone - the EPR regulations require them to establishment of an authorised representative in Spainwhich will take over all obligations relating to extended producer liability.

The obligation to establish an authorised representative for EPR is incumbent on companies not established in Spain that are launching in the Spanish market:

• electrical and electronic equipment (e.g. white goods, consumer electronics, electronic toys),
• batteries and accumulators (as well as appliances containing batteries or accumulators),
• packaged products:
• home domestic (unit in which the product is delivered to the consumer),
• commercial, English. commercial (used for storage and packaging in retail and service outlets),
• industrial, English. industrial (collective).

The EPR regulations do not only apply to traders selling listed products through traditional distribution channels (stationary shops, wholesalers). They also include companies that offer their products through their own online shops or sales platforms, e.g. Amazon, Zalando or eBay.

Importantly, the Spanish EPR legislation does not provide for quantity exemptions, meaning that even companies that sell only a few such packages or products into Spain must establish an authorised representative. Signing a contract with an entity that will take over EPR obligations in Spain is therefore a prerequisite to be met by all businesses placing any packaged products, batteries and accumulators and electrical and electronic equipment on the Spanish market.

At Interzero, a comprehensive we support entrepreneurs in fulfilment of the obligations arising from Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). We offer the service of an authorised representative in Spain to all companies that place packaged products, electrical and electronic equipment and batteries on the Spanish market.

As an authorised representative of your company in Spain we will deal with:

• registration of your company in the Spanish Producer Register,
• recycling and waste management from packaging, equipment and batteries that you bring to the Spanish market,
• accession to the extended producer responsibility scheme (EPRS, SCRAP),
• reporting on packaging, equipment and batteries introduced in each calendar year,
• packaging licensing and equipment and payment of licence fees on behalf of your company (if required),
• representation of your company on the EPR's obligations before Spanish authorities and bodies.

Explore our range of services and choose Interzero as your authorised representative in Spain!

Choosing Interzero's services means that all the formalities are completed fast, convenient and in 100% online.

1. Create a free account for your company on the website of Interzero España (It will only take you 1 minute!).
2. Complete the information on the quantities and types of packaging entering and calculate the cost of the service.
3. Confirm your details and proceed to finalise your order.
4. Follow the further instructions we will send you by email.

Once the formalities are completed, we will take care of the registration of your company and the fulfilment of the other obligations under the EPR in Spain.

Find out the answers to the most common questions about authorised representative and EPR regulation in Spain.

For more information, click here: EPR Obligations - Interzero Authorized representative in Spain

The authorized representative in Spain is company representativewhich assume responsibility for the implementation of the Producer's obligations resulting from the Spanish EPR regulations. If your company is not based in Spain, you can only fulfil your obligations under the EPR through an authorised representative!

According to the Spanish EPR regulations, the term Manufacturer should be understood as any a trader who manufactures, sells, packages, imports or makes intra-Community deliveries of packaged products, electrical and electronic equipment or batteries and accumulators into the Spanish market.

This applies both to entrepreneurs established in Spain and to foreign companies (either EU or non-EU based).

Under Spain's Extended Producer Responsibility legislation, Packaging Producers are also:

• retailers, courier companies and online traders who use shipping packaging to deliver the products they sell,
• companies not based in Spain that use packaging to market products in Spain,
• e-commerce platforms that bring packaged products from outside Spain to the Spanish market,
• companies that package products directly at the point of sale (e.g. takeaway food),
• packagers of products destined for the Spanish market.

If you are placing packaged products, electrical and electronic equipment or batteries and accumulators on the Spanish market and at the same time are not based in Spain, it is likely that you need to establish an authorised representative of your company in Spain. The following can be helpful in identifying your obligation definition of Manufacturer.

NOTE: Spanish EPR regulations do not provide for quantity exemptions. EPR obligations must therefore be complied with by all Producers, regardless of the quantity of packaged products, equipment and batteries placed on the market.

Need more information on EPR obligations in Spain and other European countries?Create a free account with Licenzero and learn about your company's responsibilities!

The obligation to appoint an authorised representative in Spain has come into force 1 January 2023. From now on, all foreign entrepreneurs who place packaged products, electrical and electronic equipment or batteries and accumulators on the Spanish market must fulfil their obligations as an introducer through an authorised representative.

The authorized representative of your company in Spain can be a natural or legal person or an organisation that fulfils all of the following conditions:

• has an address (registered office) in Spain,
• is a member of one of the extended producer responsibility schemes in Spain (SCRAP),
• is registered in the Spanish register of producers (Registro de Productores de Producto).

Remember that your company's authorised representative will perform your duties and represent you before the Spanish authorities and offices! Therefore, as your authorised representative choose only experienced, proven operators who can guarantee the highest quality of service!

You should appoint an authorised representative of your company prior to the commencement of operations involving the introduction of packaged products, electrical equipment or batteries and accumulators into the Spanish market. If you currently sell such products to customers in Spain and you are a producer within the meaning of the Spanish EPR regulations, you must establish an authorised representative as soon as possible

Your company's authorised representative in Spain assumes responsibility for the fulfilment of obligations under the Spanish Extended Producer Responsibility legislation. His/her tasks therefore include:

• company registration in the Register of Manufacturers,
• current monitoring the company's compliance with regulations EPR in Spain,
• annual reporting types and quantities of packaging, equipment and batteries placed on the Spanish market,
• organisation and coordination of activities related to waste management from the packaging, equipment and batteries introduced (usually amounting to adherence to the Collective System of Extended Producer Responsibility - SCRAP),
• contact with local authorities and offices,
• licensing of introduced packaging and equipment, including the remittance of a licence fee (charged when limits are exceeded) to the relevant authorities.

Any company that fails to comply with the obligation to establish an authorised representative in Spain may be imposed:

• financial penaltieswhich depends, among other things, on the amount of packaging, equipment and batteries introduced,
• bans introduction of individual products to the Spanish market.

Yes. We currently provide the services of an authorised representative of in all 27 EU Member States, plus the UK, Norway and Switzerland. This allows businesses introducing EPR-regulated packaging and products into many countries to fast, convenient and comprehensive establish an authorised representative in various European markets.

Explore our range of authorisations for small and large companies!

Nhe year began with enthusiasm and full commitment – we organised training, campaigns, educational workshops and we have launched a new service. Read on for a summary of January at the Interzero Group in Poland, where we outline the key events of recent weeks. 

From 2025, the beauty industry is required to comply with new regulations on hazardous waste records. This major change, the obligation to register with BDO, will affect thousands of hairdressers, beauticians and other beauty industry service providers. We have launched a new form, which allows you to contact our company and take over the obligation to register with BDO. 

New entry on the website translators to whom the new regulations apply, what penalties are available in the event of non-compliance and what waste is subject to registration with BDO. 

In January, the second part of Interzero's report 'In the traps of disposability' was published, entitled "Waiting for bail". This analysis of Poles' knowledge of the bail system shows, among other things, that: 

• 23% of respondents had never heard of a bail system  

• 41% are concerned that the turnaround points will be too far from their location  

• 40% says you may need a receipt to get your deposit back  

Even this cursory extraction from the data makes it possible to identify areas that need to be addressed with an appropriate information campaign to bring the way the bail system works closer to home.  

The aim of the publication series 'In the Traps of Disposability', produced by Interzero on the basis of quantitative and qualitative research conducted by Opinia24, is to assess the impact of the Single Use Plastics (SUP) Directive coming into force. Speaking more extensively about this, she said on air Polish Radio Four Edyta Mantorska, Manager of the Interzero Environmental Education Team.  

A webinar on the deposit system held on 16 January 2025, hosted by Pawel Sosnowski, Board Representative for Environmental Regulation at Interzero, provided participants with key information on the amendment of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Management Act. 

The training discussed the details of the regulatory changes, including the postponement of the launch date for bail schemes, changes to covered drinks, new rules for collecting bail and the introduction of VAT on unclaimed bail. 

A great value of the event was the rich Q&A session, which allowed participants to dispel numerous doubts and gain practical information on the new regulations. Thanks to the activity and commitment of the participants, the Q&A became a great opportunity to clarify any ambiguities and discuss problems that entrepreneurs may face. 

Why are there differences between publicly available data on waste management? Why is it better to say plastics instead of plastic? What environmental topics did Poles live with in 2024 and what awaits us in 2025? These issues were discussed in the podcast 'Eko bez kantów'. We encourage you to listen to the latest episodes on the YouTube platform:  

• "Waste and data - where do the discrepancies come from?" - Dr. Beata Waszczyłko-Miłkowska, IOŚ-PIB  
• "Waste management - what do the figures tell us?" - Dr. Beata Waszczyłko-Miłkowska, IOŚ-PIB  
• "2024 in ecology. What awaits us in 2025?" - Editors: Jakub Pawłowski, Aleksander Jakub Paszyński, Jakub Wojajczyk and Szymon Majewski  
• "Plastic - we need it, although we don't like to admit it" - Dr Anna Kozera-Szałkowska, PlasticsEurope Polska  

The next edition of the Interzero Environmental Conference will take place on 3-4 June at the Warszawianka Hotel near Serock! This is a unique event that will allow you to learn about the latest legal changes in environmental protection. Promotion early birds runs only until the end of February, so don't delay - share this message with others now! It is also a great opportunity to make new business contacts. For more information on the event, see here.  

Does your company sell products to Poland? And do you know what environmental responsibilities this entails? Take part in a free webinar in English!

During the webinar we will discuss:

1. Environmental obligations in Polish law - introduction
2. Explanation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
3. Licensing obligation for dealers and manufacturers
4. The role of the authorised representative
5. Good practices and support for companies
6. Question and answer session

The meeting will be chaired by Przemyslaw Kuna, Managing Director of Interzero.

To attend the webinar, simply register at HERE.

Registration is open until 20 February at 8am.

The transition to a circular economy is inevitable - these are the conclusions of the latest Interzero study Businesses in the circular economy: a detailed analysis. The green transformation of companies is not only enforced by legislation. It is also expected by customers, investors and financial institutions. The best way to set the right course for change is to work with an environmental consultancy.

From the survey Businesses in the circular economy: a detailed analysis shows that a significant Most companies want to implement sustainable initiatives or have already started doing sos. Such declarations were made by 71.1 to 84.9% managers representing medium and large companies from 6 European countries.

Companies in the FMCG (81%) and electronics (82%) sectors stand out as the most active in this respect. For this group of companies, the implementation of circular solutions is no longer considered in the context of competitive advantage - the it becomes necessary in order to maintain its current position on the market.

The situation is slightly different for companies in the construction, retail and logistics sectors, where the drive to make the idea of a circular economy a reality is declared by just over 60% of respondents. From their perspective, making green changes stay ahead of the competition, create and control industry trends and gain the trust of new groups of customers and investors.

What budget do medium and large companies allocate to sustainability? In which activities do they most often invest? Download the survey report and discover the latest trends in sustainability! 

Despite the implementation of further sustainable initiatives, significant the majority of companies surveyed are still a long way from achieving the goals of Agenda 2030 - considered the 'easiest' non-financial reporting target to implement has only been achieved by 20.5% respondents, while the 'most difficult' carbon neutrality target has only 15.7% respondents on track.

This state of affairs, as it were, forces companies to seek advisory support. Researched companies were almost unanimous in their desire to use an environmental consulting firm and to entrust it with strategic, management and operational tasks.

Managers of large and medium-sized companies declared that the introduction of sustainable measures can benefit their companies in the following ways:
- reducing the amount of waste generated (and consequently reducing waste management costs),
- increase the efficiency of the company's operations,
- to meet the growing expectations of customers, financial institutions and investors,
- adapting to prevailing industry trends.

However, the authors of the padding emphasise that for real benefits to be realised, it is necessary to implement changes based on concrete data and measurements. Otherwise, companies risk misdirecting investments. Assessing the environmental performance of products, services and the organisation as a whole was declared by only 35.5% of the companies surveyed. Some of the companies surveyed stated that they did not have any useful data or research to create a strategy for their organisation's sustainability efforts.

These figures clearly indicate not only the need for research and development work, but also the need for ongoing cooperation with a consulting entity like Interzero as an experienced partner specialising in sustainability.

Given the huge impact of sustainability activities on the perception of a company by all its stakeholders, companies seeking advisory support are guided by a number of concretised criteria.

• One of the most common criteria is the possibility of adapting the services offered to the specific nature of the business. Many entrepreneurs have experienced the difficulty or even impossibility of implementing off-the-shelf, unmodified solutions into their business models.
• Equally important is wide range consulting firm. Respondents particularly value availability of comprehensive, integrated environmental services and the opportunity to receive advice in other areas, not necessarily related to sustainability.
• A key criterion is also good reputation of the environmental consultancy.

As environmental consultants, we understand these expectations of entrepreneurs very well. At Interzero, we have been developing customised, integrated services for over 30 years in the field of environmental protection for companies of all sizes and from all sectors. We offer comprehensive environmental consultancy, training, audits, and we provide tailor-made solutions for sustainability, recycling, waste management and waste machinery. We support businesses in meeting their legal environmental obligations and in the implementation of a circular economy. We are already trusted by more than 9,500 entities - find out more about our environmental services and join the customers with whom we are pursuing a shared vision of a world without waste.

Six countries were analysed: Italy, Austria, Poland, Slovenia, Croatia and Serbia. The objectives of the study were: to understand and analyse market trends in sustainability and the circular economy, to explore potential barriers to the implementation of sustainable practices, to examine the main sustainability needs in the medium and large enterprise sector, to analyse the readiness of these enterprises to move towards more sustainable business models.

The data analysed in the course of the study came from company press releases, newspaper and magazine articles and sustainability reports, as well as from interviews conducted with top executives representing the companies under study