EPR compliance in Italy | Appoint your Authorised Representative
Authorized Representative Service Now Available in Italy for WEEE and Batteries
Foreign companies, without a legal entity or registered office in Italy, placing electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) and/ or batteries on the Italian market are legally required to comply with national Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations. To fulfill these obligations, non-Italian companies must appoint an Authorized Representative based in Italy.
EPR Compliance for WEEE and Batteries in Italy
This requirement is based on Italys implementation of two key EU directives:
- Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE),
- Directive 2006/66/EC and EU Regulation 2023/1542 on Batteries and Accumulators and Waste Batteries and Accumulators.
The Authorized Representative acts on behalf of the foreign producer to ensure full compliance with Italian and EU regulations. This includes:
- Registering with the appropriate national registers,
- Submitting regular reports on quantities and types of products placed on the market,
- Ensuring proper labeling, collection, and recycling obligations are met,
- Coordinating with EPR Collective Schemes where applicable.
❗ Important: without an Authorized Representative, foreign companies cannot legally place EEE or batteries on the Italian market.
Who Needs to Appoint an Authorized Representative in Italy?
Any company without a legal entity or registered office in Italy that sells:
- Electrical or electronic devices (e.g. household appliances, IT equipment, entertainment electronics,),
- Batteries or accumulators (either as standalone products or integrated in devices),
must appoint an Authorized Representative in Italy to ensure compliance with EPR regulations.
This includes:
- Direct sales via e-commerce (e.g. Amazon, eBay),
- Cross-border B2B shipments,
- Sales through third-party platforms or distributors.
Even minimal quantities of EEE or batteries require full compliancethere are no de minimis thresholds in Italys EPR legislation.
Why Choose Interzero as Your Authorized Representative in Italy?
At Interzero, we offer full-service support for companies needing to comply with Italian WEEE and battery regulations. As your Authorized Representative in Italy, we will:
- Register with the relevant national registers, such as Registro AEE (for EEE) and Registro Pile (for batteries),
- Provide the registration number for the EEE and/or batteries,
- Join an EPR Collective Scheme, acting as your contact point for all regulatory matters,
- Provide the reporting to the EPR Collective Scheme,
- Submit the annually reporting to the National Register Entity.
How to Appoint Interzero as Your Authorized Representative in Italy?
Getting started is quick and entirely online:
- Create a free company account via our Italian portal it takes just one minute.
- Enter product types and estimated volumes for the Italian market.
- Get a cost estimate and finalize your order.
- Follow the confirmation steps sent to your email.
Once completed, we will take care of the entire compliance process for you.
Authorised representative in Italy - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Find out the answers to the most common questions about authorised representative and EPR regulations in Italy.
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An Authorized Representative is a legal entity based in Italy that assumes responsibility for fulfilling the EPR obligations on behalf of a foreign producer.
A producer is any company that manufactures, imports, or sells EEE or batteries on the Italian market, whether directly, via distributors, or through e-commerceregardless of volume.
Foreign companies without a legal entity or registered office in Italy are required to appoint an Authorized Representative if they place Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE), batteries, or accumulators on the Italian market. This obligation applies whether the products are sold directly to end users (e.g., via online platforms) or through local distributors.
This requirement is based on Italys implementation of two key EU directives:
- Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE),
- Directive 2006/66/EC and EU Regulation 2023/1542 on Batteries and Accumulators and Waste Batteries and Accumulators.
These legislation mandates that producers not established in an EU Member State must appoint an Authorized Representative in each country where their products are marketed. In Italy, this is enforced through national legislation and overseen by the Registro Nazionale AEE (for EEE) and Registro Pile (for batteries and accumulators).
The Authorized Representative acts on behalf of the foreign producer to ensure full compliance with Italian and EU regulations. This includes:
- Registering with the appropriate national registers,
- Submitting regular reports on quantities and types of products placed on the market,
- Ensuring proper labeling, collection, and recycling obligations are met,
- Coordinating with Collective Schemes where applicable.
Failure to comply can result in penalties and restrictions on market access.
There are penalties if you do not comply with the obligation of designating an Authorised Representative or fail with it on purpose when required as you place your products in the Italian market. These penalties cover not only a range of monetary fines, according to the quantity and type of products placed on the market or suspension or prohibition of product sales in Italy, but also it can lead to legal and financial consequences.
An Extended Producer Responsibility Collective Scheme is a non-profit organization established by product manufacturers to collectively manage their responsibility for the waste generated by the products they introduce to the market. Its primary function is to fulfill Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations by organizing, funding, and coordinating the collection, recycling, and proper disposal of waste from its members products.
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