What’s required at a glance
- Producer registration: Register with the national WEEE register in every Member State where you place EEE on the market.
- Authorised representative: Appoint an AR where you are not established in the Member State.
- Marking and information: Affix the crossed‑out wheeled bin and provide user and treatment information.
- Take‑back and financing: Finance collection and treatment for B2C flows and fulfil B2B take‑back/financing as applicable.
- Distributor obligations: Retailers enable free take‑back for certain products and channels.
- Distance sellers: Non‑resident online sellers must meet local producer obligations, often via an AR.
- Reporting: Periodic placed‑on‑market and take‑back data by category and weight.
- Record‑keeping and proof: Maintain evidence for products, labelling, information, and financing.
Key steps and timing
| When | What to have in place |
|---|---|
| Before placing on the market | WEEE producer registration number per country; authorised representative if required; contracts with PROs where applicable. |
| At product launch | Correct WEEE symbol and timing code on product or packaging; user instructions covering WEEE information. |
| Ongoing | Quarterly or annual reporting as required nationally; financing contributions; fulfilment of distributor or B2B obligations. |
| On request | Treatment information made available to recyclers within the required timelines. |
What is in scope
Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) placed on the EU market, across household and professional categories. Exclusions and specific cases exist; scope depends on function, voltage limits, and category listing. Batteries within EEE are subject to the EU Battery Regulation.
Your obligations in four steps
1) Classify and register
Confirm producer status per country, map products to WEEE categories, register, and appoint an authorised representative if required.
2) Marking and information
Apply the crossed‑out bin and timing code correctly; include end‑user and treatment information in manuals and digital access.
3) Take‑back and financing
Set up PRO membership or direct systems as applicable. Define B2C vs B2B obligations and distributor take‑back processes.
4) Reporting and proof
Collect placed‑on‑market and return data by category/weight and maintain evidence for audits.
How viron can help
We obtain WEEE numbers and manage authorised representation in each country.
We run periodic submissions and keep your evidence trail clean and audit‑ready.
Clear instructions for symbol placement, manuals and recycler information packages.
Join the right PROs or configure direct systems for B2C/B2B flows and distributors.
Talk to us
If you want a quick check of what applies to you and where to start, we can review your situation and suggest next steps. No commitment required. For the fastest response, reach out to our dedicated EPR contact:
This article summarises selected obligations of the EU WEEE Directive. It is not legal advice.