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Extended producer responsibility EPR for packaging in Sweden
Since January 1, 2023, Sweden has established strict new rules for packaging manufacturers and distributors aimed at improving recycling and preventing waste. According to these rules, every manufacturer and seller is now responsible for the waste generated after the packaging is used.Who must register for packaging EPR in Sweden
Companies and sellers are subject to the extended product liability rules if they meet at least one of the following conditions:- They manufacture packaging within Sweden
- They import packaging into Sweden
- Import a packaged product into Sweden
- Sell a packaged product or packaging to an end-user in Sweden from a country other than Sweden
What the package includes
EPR packaging Sweden regulations apply to the following material categories:- Paper/cardboard packaging
- Plastic packaging
- Metal packaging
- Glass packaging (clear and colored)
- Composite (multi-material) packaging
- Wooden or biodegradable packaging (if used commercially)
Threshold
All producers are required to comply regardless of turnover or packaging volume. However, small producers (those placing less than 500 kg of packaging per year on the market) may follow simplified reporting and are exempt from fee obligations, but still must registerEPR registration procedure in Sweden
The EPR registration Sweden process involves:- Registering with the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (Naturvårdsverket) through their e-service for producer responsibility
- Submitting company data and identifying packaging material types
- Joining a licensed collection system, such as FTI (Förpacknings- och Tidningsinsamlingen) or an approved alternative
- Paying producer fees based on packaging material and volume
Authorized representative
There is no obligation to appoint a representative.Reporting deadline
- Depending on the quantity and price per package, the deadlines are divided into three periods: a month, a quarter, and a year. Reports must be submitted by the 25th day of the month following the reporting period. Payment for the reports must be made within 30 days of the invoice, otherwise, a percentage penalty will be charged.
Who assumes responsibility
Responsibility lies with:- Swedish producers placing packaged products on the domestic market
- Foreign producers, via their authorized representative Sweden EPR
- Importers and fillers of packaging, regardless of product origin
Duties of each group
- Producers: Must register, report, pay fees, and ensure that packaging meets recyclability and labeling rules
- Authorized Representatives: Must ensure all obligations are fulfilled for foreign clients
- Collection Schemes (e.g. FTI): Handle sorting, recycling, and meeting national recovery targets
Extended producer responsibility (EPR) for EEE in Sweden
According to a new decree of the Swedish government dated 30.06.2022, every company that places electronic or electrical equipment must comply with the rules of EEE regulation. Individuals or entities that introduce electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) to the market in Sweden are classified as producers and, as such, bear a producer’s duty. This obligation encompasses the responsibility to accept discarded items once have reached the end of useful life, along with managing waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and assuming financial accountability for related endeavors.Who must register for EEE EPR in Sweden
Individuals or entities engaged in the promotion of electrical or electronic equipment within the Swedish market bear the obligation for subsequent recycling. This responsibility encompasses the following categories:- Those who are based in Sweden and engage in the manufacturing of EEE (Electrical and Electronic Equipment) or have EEE designed or manufactured, subsequently marketing it within Sweden under their own name or trademark
- Entities situated in Sweden that engage in the resale of equipment under their own name or trademark, which has been produced by other suppliers. This applies if the reseller is not considered the ‘producer,’ as defined in point 1
- Entities based in Sweden that introduce EEE from a third country or another EU Member state into the Swedish market
- Those who sell EEE through remote communication methods directly to users in an EU Member State where the seller lacks a physical establishment
What the package includes
EPR Sweden for EEE covers 6 broad categories:- Large household appliances
- Small household appliances
- IT and telecom equipment
- Consumer equipment (e.g., TVs, radios)
- Lighting equipment
- Electrical tools, toys, sports and medical devices, control instruments, vending machines
Threshold
There are no thresholds for registration. All manufacturers and companies that produce or sell electrical and electronic equipment in Sweden are subject to registration.EPR registration procedure in Sweden
The following steps are required to comply with all regulations regarding electronic and electrical equipment:- First, need to register with the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- The next step is to register with in one of two approved Swedish collective systems for EEE compliance
- Provide general information about the company and conclude relevant cooperation agreements
- Submission of waste management reports
- Paying the required contributions to the collective and state systems
- Providing evidence of compliance upon request of the government
- Labeling of manufactured products
- Developing plans to reduce and reuse products
Authorized representative
Companies and producers that are Swedish citizens must report and pay for waste without appointing a representative. However, companies that are not Swedish residents must appoint a representative to ensure full compliance with all the necessary requirements.Reporting deadline
Electrical and electronic equipment reports must be submitted to the Swedish EPA by March 31. This can be done through the respective producer’s responsibility organization.Who assumes responsibility?
Responsibility under the EEE EPR Sweden framework falls on:- Domestic producers and importers of EEE
- Online sellers dispatching goods directly to Sweden
- Authorized representatives, in the case of foreign businesses
Duties of each group
- Producers: Register, report, finance take-back and recycling, and label EEE with the crossed-out bin symbol
- Authorized Representatives: Act on behalf of foreign producers for full legal compliance
- Producer Responsibility Organizations (e.g. El-Kretsen): Collect, recycle, and report EEE waste to Swedish authorities
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