Sizzler platform released "Announcement on New Austrian EPR Compliance Qualification". According to the announcement, it is necessary to complete the EPR declaration for the corresponding categories as soon as possible before December 31, 2022, so as to avoid being blocked by the Austrian market and affecting the business.
Starting January 1, 2023, store-generated sales orders to Austria will be required to meet the compliance requirements of the Austrian Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system, which covers four commodity categories: packaging, electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), batteries, and single-use plastics.
Since the Austrian regulatory system does not support EPR fee withholding on behalf of the platform, merchants selling to Austria are required to self-report and submit EPR compliance qualifications to the platform.
Who needs to register for the Austrian EPR?
In summary, you need to register for an Austrian EPR if you meet one of the following three criteria:
1. If you manufacture goods that are subject to extended producer responsibility requirements in the corresponding country/region;
2. If the importation of goods into the corresponding country/region requires compliance with the extended producer responsibility requirements;
3. If the goods to be sold in the corresponding country/region are subject to the extended producer responsibility requirement and are not incorporated in that country/region.
For Packaging Laws: Any seller who sells packaged products to Austrian end consumers must register for Austrian Packaging Laws and designate an authorized representative for recycling.
Like the German EPR packaging law, basically all sellers who sell goods to Austrian consumers are required to register for the Austrian packaging law, otherwise sellers face fines and other penalties.
Which products need to be registered with the Austrian EPR?
What are the requirements for an authorized representative?
According to section 16 of the Austrian Packaging Ordinance, a natural or legal person who has a registered office in Austria and has an Austrian service address may act as an authorized representative.
In particular, he will be responsible for fulfilling the packaging license obligations of online retailers and will act as the contact person for official communication. In addition, they will be required to carry out mandatory packaging volume reporting and therefore be recognized as representatives of foreign retailers. This is to ensure better regulatory control and legal compliance of actions and licenses.
Is there a risk of not registering for the Austrian EPR?
1. All platforms will collect and verify the seller's EPR registration number, and failure to register may result in penalties such as banning and removal of the product from the shelves;
2. The goods are detained or even destroyed at customs;
3. Competitors' reports and legal disputes;
4. Fines imposed by the regulatory authorities.
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