{"id":18745,"date":"2025-02-18T08:59:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T07:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interzero.pl\/blog\/support-with-epr-obligations-in-spain-packaging-registration-and-authorized-representative\/"},"modified":"2025-02-20T09:12:40","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T08:12:40","slug":"support-with-epr-obligations-in-spain-packaging-registration-and-authorized-representative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/interzero.pl\/en\/blog\/support-with-epr-obligations-in-spain-packaging-registration-and-authorized-representative\/","title":{"rendered":"Support with EPR obligations in Spain: packaging registration and authorized representative"},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ content_parallax=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”122166″ el_class=”hidden”][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\/2″ uncode_shortcode_id=”188754″][vc_single_image media=”18732″ media_width_percent=”100″ uncode_shortcode_id=”139838″ media_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fepr.interzero.es%2F|target:_blank”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading auto_text=”yes” heading_semantic=”h1″ text_size=”h1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”175198″]Where to Throw Styrofoam? Proper Recycling of Styrofoam <\/strong>[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ position_horizontal=”left” position_vertical=”middle” 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=”519152″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”204779″]Businesses introducing packaged products, electrical equipment and batteries to the Spanish market must comply with many obligations imposed by the regulations on extended producer responsibility (EPR). This also applies to foreign companies, which the legislator has additionally obliged to establish an authorized representative in Spain. How to comply with the new EPR regulations in Spain?[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text_size=”h4″ uncode_shortcode_id=”443670″]<\/p>\n [\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”102206″]The regulations on Extended<\/em> Producer Responsibility (EPR) in Spain were introduced by several legal acts: Law 7\/2022 of 8 April 2022 and Royal Decrees 106\/2008, 110\/2015 and 1055\/2022. According to these regulations , all traders who sell packaged products, electrical and electronic equipment and batteries and accumulators to Spain<\/strong> must comply with a number of legal obligations<\/strong> . <\/p>\n The most important responsibilities of the EPR in Spain include:<\/p>\n Foreign entrepreneurs cannot perform any of these tasks on their own \u2013 EPR regulations oblige them to appoint an authorised company representative in Spain<\/strong> who will take over all the obligations related to extended producer responsibility.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text_size=”h4″ uncode_shortcode_id=”657374″]<\/p>\n [\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”123945″]The obligation to appoint an authorised EPR representative applies to companies not established in Spain that introduce to the Spanish market:<\/strong> <\/p>\n EPR regulations apply not only to entrepreneurs selling the above-mentioned products through traditional distribution channels<\/strong> (stationary shops, wholesalers). They also cover companies that offer their products through own online stores or sales platforms, e.g. Amazon, Zalando or eBay. <\/strong><\/p>\n Importantly, Spanish EPR regulations do not provide for quantitative exemptions, which means that even companies that sell just a few such packages or products to Spain must appoint an authorized representative. Signing an agreement with an entity that will take over EPR obligations in Spain is therefore a necessary condition that all entrepreneurs introducing any packaged products, batteries and accumulators, and electrical and electronic equipment to the Spanish market must meet.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text_size=”h4″ uncode_shortcode_id=”135834″]<\/p>\n [\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”227152″]At Interzero, we provide comprehensive support to entrepreneurs in<\/strong> fulfilling their obligations under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).<\/strong> We offer an authorized representative service in Spain to all companies that introduce packaged products, electrical and electronic equipment, and batteries to the Spanish market.<\/p>\n As an authorized representative of your company in Spain , we will take care of:<\/strong><\/p>\n Discover the range of our services<\/a> and choose Interzero as your authorized representative in Spain![\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text_size=”h4″ uncode_shortcode_id=”195625″]<\/p>\n [\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”929925″]By choosing Interzero services, you will complete all formalities quickly, conveniently and 100% online<\/strong> .<\/p>\n Once the formalities are completed, we will take care of registering your company and fulfilling the remaining obligations arising from the EPR in Spain.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text_size=”h4″ uncode_shortcode_id=”205641″]<\/p>\n [\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”172435″]Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Authorized Representative and EPR regulations in Spain.<\/p>\n For more information click here: EPR Obligations – Interzero Authorized representative in Spain<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h5″ uncode_shortcode_id=”995402″]<\/p>\n [\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”772852″]The Authorized Representative in Spain is the company’s representative<\/strong> who takes responsibility for fulfilling the Producer’s obligations<\/strong> under the Spanish EPR regulations. If your company is not based in Spain, you can only fulfill your obligations under the EPR through an Authorized Representative![\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h5″ uncode_shortcode_id=”108602″]<\/p>\n [\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”110870″]According to the Spanish EPR regulations, the term Producer should be understood as meaning any entrepreneur who manufactures, sells, packages, imports or carries out intra-Community supply of packaged products, electrical and electronic equipment or batteries and accumulators<\/strong> on the Spanish market.<\/p>\n This applies to both entrepreneurs based in Spain and foreign companies (based in the EU or outside the EU).<\/p>\n Under Spanish regulations on extended producer responsibility, packaging producers are also:<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h5″ uncode_shortcode_id=”942083″]<\/p>\n [\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”663772″]If you are introducing packaged products, electrical and electronic equipment or batteries and accumulators to the Spanish market and you are not based in Spain, you probably need to appoint an authorized representative of your company in Spain. The definition of Producer<\/a> provided above may be helpful in identifying your obligation. <\/p>\n NOTE: Spanish EPR regulations do not provide for quantitative exemptions. EPR obligations must therefore be fulfilled by all Producers, regardless of the quantity of packaged products, equipment and batteries placed on the market. <\/p>\nEPR obligations in Spain that all foreign companies are subject to<\/h2>\n
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Who is obliged to appoint an authorized representative in Spain?<\/h2>\n
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How do I appoint Interzero as an authorised representative of my company in Spain?<\/h2>\n
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Who is the Manufacturer’s authorized representative in Spain?<\/h3>\n
Who is a Producer under the Spanish Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations?<\/h3>\n
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How do I know if I need an authorized representative in Spain?<\/h3>\n