Authorised Representative Services in Cyprus – Batteries, EEE and Packaging
Businesses placing batteries, electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), or packaged products on the market in the European Union are subject to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations under EU environmental legislation. Where the applicable legislation requires, producers that are not established in the Member State in which they place products on the market must appoint an Authorised Representative to fulfil specified statutory obligations on their behalf.
An Authorised Representative is appointed by written mandate and acts within the scope of the authority conferred by the producer and the applicable legislation. The precise duties vary depending on the relevant legal framework.
Batteries
Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 concerning batteries and waste batteries establishes a harmonised legal framework governing the placing on the market of batteries and the management of waste batteries throughout their life cycle. The Regulation introduces Extended Producer Responsibility obligations designed to ensure the proper collection, treatment and recycling of waste batteries.
The Regulation provides for the appointment of an Authorised Representative in the circumstances specified therein, enabling producers that are not established in the relevant Member State to fulfil their statutory producer obligations through a locally established representative acting under a written mandate.
Depending on the applicable legal requirements, the Authorised Representative may be responsible for:
- registration with the relevant producer register;
- communication with the competent authorities;
- submission of statutory declarations and reports;
- maintaining records required by law; and
- performing other obligations expressly covered by the written mandate and the applicable legislation.
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) establishes measures to prevent the generation of WEEE and to promote its reuse, recycling and recovery through the principle of Extended Producer Responsibility.
Article 17 of Directive 2012/19/EU requires a producer that supplies electrical and electronic equipment in a Member State in which it is not established to appoint an Authorised Representative established in that Member State to fulfil the producer’s obligations under the Directive.
Within the scope of the written mandate, the Authorised Representative may undertake statutory compliance functions including:
- registration with the national producer register;
- communication with the competent authorities;
- submission of mandatory reports and information;
- maintenance of legally required records; and
- performance of the producer obligations entrusted to it under the written mandate.
Packaging
Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR) establishes harmonised rules on packaging and packaging waste across the European Union and strengthens the Extended Producer Responsibility framework applicable to packaging producers.
The Regulation distinguishes between an Authorised Representative appointed for product compliance purposes and an Authorised Representative for Extended Producer Responsibility.
Article 45 of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 provides for the appointment of an Authorised Representative for Extended Producer Responsibility in the circumstances specified by the Regulation. Where Article 45 applies, the producer appoints the Authorised Representative by written mandate to fulfil the producer’s EPR obligations in the Member State concerned.
Depending on the applicable legal requirements, the Authorised Representative’s responsibilities may include:
- registration with the relevant producer register;
- submission of packaging data and statutory declarations;
- communication with the competent authorities;
- maintaining records required by law;
- assisting with compliance relating to Extended Producer Responsibility obligations; and
- performing the obligations expressly entrusted to it under the written mandate and the applicable legislation.
Contact Us if you need an Authorised Representative in Cyprus
Our firm can provide Authorised Representative services in Cyprus for producers of batteries, electrical and electronic equipment, and packaging.
We can assist businesses in complying with their statutory obligations under the applicable EU and Cypriot legal framework, including producer registration, regulatory communications, compliance reporting and ongoing support in fulfilling their Extended Producer Responsibility obligations.
If your business requires an Authorised Representative in Cyprus, we would be pleased to discuss your requirements and provide a tailored quotation for our services. You can email us at info@markoullc.com
