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Temporary Relief on EPR Representative Rules for Small Businesses

Summary

This proposal suggests a temporary suspension of the requirement for micro and small enterprises to appoint authorized representatives for waste management duties. It aims to reduce administrative costs until new EU-wide circular economy rules are established.
10 01.07.2026
Other
waste
economy
environment
administrative reform
business and competition

Key points

  • The proposal introduces a temporary suspension of rules regarding the appointment of representatives for waste management responsibilities.
  • The administrative relief is specifically targeted at micro and small enterprises to reduce their cross-border costs.
  • Producers located outside of the European Union must still appoint authorized representatives to ensure they can be held accountable.
  • The suspension is set to expire on January 1, 2035, or when the new Circular Economy Act becomes applicable, whichever comes first.
Documents (PDFs)
DRAFT REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council suspending the application of the rules on the appointment of authorised representatives for extended producer responsibility for waste, waste electrical and electronical equipment and single use plastic waste
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