Who is an authorised representative and who is required to appoint one?
Every entrepreneur placing electrical and electronic equipment on the market must comply with a number of obligations under the WEEE Act. Polish companies may do it themselves or through a recovery organisation. However, foreign companies may be obliged to establish in Poland authorised representativewho will perform the duties of introducer on their behalf.
Who appoints the authorised representative?
Manufacturers established in another EU Member State who:
- manufacture or market the equipment under their own name or trademark in the territory of the Member State concerned,
- resell under their own name or trademark equipment manufactured by others in the Member State,
- in the course of a commercial activity, equipment originating from a non-EU country or from another Member State is made available for distribution, consumption or use on the market of that Member State for the first time, whether in return for payment or free of charge
MAY appoint an authorised representative who will be responsible for carrying out, on the national territory, the obligations set out in the Act in relation to equipment placed on the market by that manufacturer.
In contrast, manufacturers established in another Member State or non-EU country and selling devices remotely in that country (e.g. via an online shop or sales platform) MUST establish an authorised representative.
As Interzero, we can take over your responsibilities under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act. Our experts will get to know the specifics of your business and determine the type and status of your introductory duties, and then offer you the most favourable offer
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