Authorised representative service in Italy for WEEE and batteries

Foreign companies, without legal personality or registered office in Italy, placing electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) and/or batteries on the Italian market are legally obliged to comply with the national Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation. To comply with these obligations, non-Italian companies must appoint an Authorised Representative based in Italy.

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EPR compliance for WEEE and batteries in Italy

This requirement is based on Italy's implementation of two key EU directives:

Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE),
Directive 2006/66/EC and EU Regulation 2023/1542 on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators.

The authorised representative acts on behalf of the foreign manufacturer to ensure full compliance with Italian and EU regulations. This includes:

Registration in the relevant national registers,
Submission of regular reports on the quantities and types of products marketed,
Ensuring proper labelling, collection and recycling,
Coordination with EPR collective schemes where appropriate.

Important: without an Authorised Representative, foreign companies cannot legally introduce electrical and electronic equipment or batteries into the Italian market.

Who must appoint an authorised representative in Italy?

Each a company that has no legal personality or registered office in Italy, which sells:

Electrical or electronic equipment (e.g. household appliances, IT equipment, entertainment electronics,...),
Batteries or accumulators (either as stand-alone products or integrated into appliances),

must appoint an Authorised Representative in Italy to ensure compliance with EPR regulations.

This includes:

Direct sales via e-commerce (e.g. Amazon, eBay),
Cross-border B2B shipments,
Sales through third-party platforms or distributors.

Even minimum quantities of EEE or batteries require full compliance - in Italian EPR regulations no thresholds de minimis.

Why choose Interzero as your authorised agent in Italy?

At Interzero, we offer comprehensive support to companies that must comply with Italian WEEE and battery regulations. As Authorised Representative in Italy:

We will register you with the relevant national registers, such as Registro AEE (for EEE) and Registro Pile (for batteries),
We will provide the registration number of the EEE and/or batteries,
We will join the collective EPR programme, acting as a point of contact for all regulatory matters,
We will provide reports to the collective EPR system,
We will submit annual reports to the entity that maintains the national register.

How do you appoint Interzero as your authorised representative in Italy?

Getting started is quick and takes place completely online:

Create a free company account via our Italian portal - it only takes a minute.
Enter product types and estimated volumes for the Italian market.
Get an estimate and finalise your order.
Follow the confirmation steps sent to your e-mail address.

Once completed, we will handle the entire compliance process.

Need help navigating your EPR duties in Italy?

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Authorised representative for EPR in Italy - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is an authorised representative in Italy?

The authorised representative is a legal entity based in Italy that assumes responsibility for fulfilling EPR obligations on behalf of a foreign manufacturer.

Who is considered a 'producer' under Italian EPR law?

Produced by is any company that manufactures, imports or sells EEE or batteries on the Italian market, directly, through distributors or via e-commerce - regardless of quantity.

Who is obliged to appoint an authorised representative?

Foreign companies without legal personality and without a registered office in Italy are obliged to appoint an authorised representativeif they place electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), batteries or accumulators on the Italian market. This obligation applies regardless of whether the products are sold directly to end users (e.g. via online platforms) or via local distributors.

This requirement is based on Italy's implementation of two key EU directives:

Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE),
Directive 2006/66/EC and EU Regulation 2023/1542 on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators.

These regulations require manufacturers not established in an EU Member State to appoint an authorised representative in each country where their products are placed on the market. In Italy, this is enforced by national legislation and supervised by the Registro Nazionale AEE (for EEEs) and the Registro Pile (for batteries and accumulators).

What are the responsibilities of an authorised representative under the EPR?

The authorised representative acts on behalf of the foreign manufacturer to ensure full compliance with Italian and EU regulations. This includes:

Registration in the relevant national registers,
Regular reporting concerning the quantities and types of products placed on the market,
Ensuring proper labelling, collection and recycling,
Coordination with collective management schemes where appropriate.

Non-compliance can result in penalties and restrictions on market access.

What are the risks of non-compliance?

Failure to appoint an authorised representative or deliberate neglect of this duty when placing products on the Italian market carries penalties. These penalties include not only a number of monetary finesbut can also lead to legal and financial consequences, such as the need to suspend or prohibit the sale of products in Italy,

What is a collective producer responsibility programme?

The Collective Extended Producer Responsibility Scheme is a a non-profit organisation set up by product manufacturers to jointly manage the responsibility for the waste generated by the products they place on the market. Its primary function is fulfilment of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations) by organising, financing and coordinating the collection, recycling and proper disposal of waste from its members' products.