Obligation Test
Take our free online test to find our if you company has environmental obligations overseas
Take our free international compliance obligation tests today
Does your business operate overseas? If it places products onto markets outside of the UK your business could have obligations under a variety of producer responsibility legislation. Select a country from the menu below to take our test and find out what obligations your business has under the Packaging Waste Regulations, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Waste Batteries Regulations overseas. Similar regulations exist outside of Europe. For further information please contact the International Compliance Team on 03450 682 572.
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Is your company in any way involved with the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Austrian market?
Note: This includes producers, manufacturers, importers and sellers of packaging
Does your company have a physical presence in Austria?
Does your company contribute to the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Austrian market that are sold directly to the consumer?
Note: This includes companies distance selling directly to the household consumer (e.g. via online retail).
You are obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Austria
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Austria
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Is your company in any way involved with the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Belgian market?
Does your company have a physical presence in Belgium?
Does your company contribute to the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Belgian market that are sold to the Household Consumer?
Does your company place more than 300kg of packaging onto the Belgian market?
You are obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Belgium
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Belgium
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Is your company in any way involved with the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Croatian market?
Does your company have a physical presence or registered VAT Number in Croatia?
Does your company sell more than 270,000 HRK of any goods via distance selling?
You are obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Croatia
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Croatia
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Is your company in any way involved with the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Czech market?
Note: This includes producers, manufacturers, importers, packers and fillers, distributors, and retailers of packaging.
Is your company involved in the production of packaging or packaged goods that are sold directly to the consumer on the Czech market?
Is your company involved in the production of packaging or packaged goods that are sold to retailers and/or distributors in the Czech Republic?
Does your company retain ownership for the packaging or packaged goods that are sold to retailers and/or distributors as they cross the Czech border?
Does your company place more than 300 kilograms of packaging onto the Czech market annually AND have an annual turnover of more than 4.5 million CZK?
You are obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Czech Republic
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Czech Republic
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Is your company in any way involved with the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Bulgarian market?
Note: This includes producers, importers, and retailers of packaging, as well as sellers who add packaging to goods.
You are obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Bulgaria
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Bulgaria
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Is your company in any way involved with the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Cypriot market?
Note: This includes producers, manufacturers, importers, distributors, and sellers (including distance sellers and resellers) of packaging.
Does your company have a physical presence in Cyprus?
Does your company contribute to the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Cypriot market that are sold directly to the consumer?
Note: This includes companies distance selling directly to the household consumer (e.g. via online retail).
You are obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Cyprus
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Cyprus
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company have a physical presence AND a registered VAT number in Denmark?
Does your company have a legal entity with a Danish CVR/VAT number?
Is the packaging branded with your company's logo, name, or specially designed for your business?
Note: Includes both product and shipping packaging.
Do you sell packaged goods to Danish micro-enterprises (under 15 million DKK turnover and under 10 employees)?
Note: Micro-enterprises are exempt from reporting goods purchased inside Denmark; you become responsible.
Do you import goods from abroad?
Note: If you send these on to the Danish market, then it is your responsibility to report the accompanying packging - other than what you unpack and becomes your waste.
Are you selling directly to Danish end-users (consumers or businesses)?
Note: Direct to Danish customers without a Danish importer/wholesaler/retailer in between.
Are you selling to a Danish importer, wholesaler, or retailer?
Note: You would become responsible for any packaging the distributor removes from your products (usually transit packaging).
You are obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Denmark
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Denmark
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Is your company in any way involved with the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Estonian market?
Note: This includes drinks in glass/plastic bottles and metal cans, "ready to drink" beverages (e.g. energy drinks), and mineral water products.
Does your company contribute to the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Estonian market that are sold directly to the consumer?
Note: This includes companies distance selling directly to the household consumer (e.g. via online retail).
Is your company involved in the production of packaging or packaged goods that are sold to retailers and/or distributors in Estonia?
Does your company retain ownership for the packaging or packaged goods that are sold to retailers and/or distributors as they cross the Estonian border?
Does your company contribute to the placement of more than 100 kilograms of plastic packaging or more than 200 kilograms of any other packaging (i.e. not plastic) on the Estonian market?
You are obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Estonia
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Estonia
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Is your company in any way involved with the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Finnish market?
Note: This includes producers, importers, and packers and fillers of packaging.
Does your company have a physical presence in Finland and a Finnish business identity code?
If distance selling from abroad, does your company sellpackaging or packaged products directly to the consumer in Finland?
Note: For example, via online retail – as opposed to selling to an in-country distributor.
You are obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Finland
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Finland
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Is your company in any way involved with the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the French market?
Note: This includes producers, manufacturers, importers, re-branders, packers and fillers, distributors, and sellers of packaging.
Does your company have a physical presence in France?
Does your company contribute to the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the French market that are sold directly to the consumer?
Note: This includes companies distance selling directly to the household consumer (e.g. via online retail).
You are obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in France
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in France
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Is your company in any way involved with the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the German market?
Note: This includes producers, manufacturers, distributors, and sellers (including distance sellers) of packaging.
Does your company contribute to the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the German market that are sold directly to the consumer?
Note: This includes companies distance selling directly to the Household Consumer (e.g. via online retail).
Is your company involved in the production of packaging or packaged goods that are sold to retailers and/or distributors in Germany?
Does your company retain responsibility for the packaging or packaged goods that are sold to retailers and/or distributors as they cross the German border?
You are obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Germany
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Germany
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Is your company in any way involved with the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Greek market?
Note: This includes producers, manufacturers, importers, packers and fillers, and sellers of packaging.
Does your company have a physical presence in Greece?
Does your company contribute to the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Greek market that are sold directly to the consumer?
Note: This includes companies distance selling directly to the household consumer (e.g. via online retail).
You are obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Greece
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Greece
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Is your company in any way involved with the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Hungarian market?
Note: This includes manufacturers and importers of packaged products.
Does your company have a registered Hungarian VAT number?
Note: All companies with a physical presence in Hungary should have a VAT number.
Does your company contribute to the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Hungarian market that are sold directly to the consumer?
Note: This includes companies distance selling directly to the household consumer (e.g. via online retail).
You are obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Hungary
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Hungary
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company have a physical presence in Ireland and/or charge Irish VAT?
Is your company in any way involved with the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Irish market?
Note: This includes producers, retailers, converters, and importers of packaging.
Does your company have an annual turnover of more than €1 million?
Note: Turnover only applies to business activity within Ireland.
Does your company contribute to the placement of more than 10 tonnes of packaging onto the Irish market annually?
You are obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Ireland
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Ireland
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company have a physical presence within Italy?
Is your company in any way involved with the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Italian market?
Note: This includes producers, manufacturers, importers, packers and fillers, and sellers of packaging.
You are obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Italy
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Italy
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Is your company in any way involved with the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Latvian market?
Note: This includes producers, importers, distributors, and sellers of packaging.
Does your company have a physical presence in Latvia?
Does your company contribute to the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Latvian market that are sold directly to the consumer?
Note: This includes companies distance selling directly to the household consumer (e.g. via online retail).
You are obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Latvia
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Latvia
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Is your company in any way involved with the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Lithuanian market?
Note: This includes producers, manufacturers, importers, packers and fillers, and sellers of packaging.
Does your company have a physical presence in Lithuania?
Does your company contribute to the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Lithuanian market that are sold directly to the consumer?
Note: This includes companies distance selling directly to the household consumer (e.g. via online retail).
Does your company contribute to the placement of more than 500 kilograms of packaging material on the Lithuanian market annually?
You are obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Lithuania
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Lithuania
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Is your company in any way involved with the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Luxembourg market?
Note: This includes producers, importers, distributors, and resellers of packaging.
Does your company have a physical presence in Luxembourg?
Does your company have a physical presence in Luxembourg?
You are obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Luxembourg
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Luxembourg
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Is your company in any way involved with the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Maltese market?
Note: This includes producers, manufacturers, importers and distributors of packaging.
Does your company place more than 100kg of packaging onto the Maltese market in a calendar year?
Note: This includes companies distance selling directly to the household consumer (e.g. via online retail).
Does your company have a physical presence in Malta?
Does your company contribute to the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Australian market that are sold directly to the consumer, including distance sales?
You are obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Malta
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Malta
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company have any physical presence in the Netherlands?
Is your company in any way involved with the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Dutch market?
Does your company place more than 50,000 kilograms of packaging onto the Dutch market annually?
You are obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Netherlands
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Netherlands
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Is your company in any way involved with the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Polish market?
Note: This includes producers, manufacturers, importers, and packers and fillers of packaging.
Does your company contribute to the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Polish market that are sold directly to the consumer?
Note: This includes companies distance selling directly to the household consumer (e.g. via online retail).
Is your company involved in the production of packaging or packaged goods that are sold to retailers and/or distributors in Poland?
Does your company retain ownership for the packaging or packaged goods that are sold to retailers and/or distributors as they cross the Polish border?
You are obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Poland
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Poland
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Is your company in any way involved with the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Portuguese market?
Note: This includes producers, packers and fillers, distributors and suppliers of packaging.
Does your company have a physical presence in Portugal?
Does your company contribute to the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Portuguese market that are sold directly to the consumer?
Note: This includes companies distance selling directly to the Household Consumer (e.g. distance-selling via online retail).
You are obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Portugal
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Portugal
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company have a physical presense in Romania?
Note: This includes producers, packers and fillers, distributors and suppliers of packaging.
Does your company contribute to the placement of EEE products and/or batteries on the Romanian market for the first time?
Note: This includes domestic producers, importers, own-brand distributors, and foreign distance sellers.
Does your company produce EEE products and/or batteries from within Romania?
If distance selling from abroad, does your company sell EEE products and/or batteries directly to the consumer in Romania?
You are obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Romainia
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Romainia
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Is your company in any way involved with the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Slovakian market?
Note: This includes producers, importers, and packers and fillers of packaging.
Does your company have a physical presence in Slovakia?
Does your company contribute to the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Slovakian market that are sold directly to the consumer?
Note: This includes companies distance selling directly to the household consumer (e.g. via online retail).
You are obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Slovakia
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Slovakia
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company have a physical presence in Slovenia?
Is your company in any way involved with the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Slovenian market?
Note: This includes manufacturers, importers, packers and fillers, sellers and end users of packaging.
You are obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Slovenia
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Slovenia
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Is your company in any way involved with the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Spanish market?
Note: This includes producers, manufacturers, importers, packers and fillers, distributors, and sellers (including distance selling) of packaging.
Does your company have a physical presence in Spain?
Does your company contribute to the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Spanish market that are sold directly to the consumer?
Note: This includes companies distance selling directly to the household consumer (e.g. via online retail).
You are obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Spain
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Spain
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company have any physical presence in Sweden?
Is your company in any way involved with the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Swedish market?
Note: This includes manufacturers, importers, and sellers of packaging.
Does your company sell packaged products or packaging to end-consumers in Sweden?
You are obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Sweden
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Sweden
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Is your company in any way involved with the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Belarusian market?
Note: This includes producers, manufacturers, importers and sellers of packaging.
Does your company manufacture packaging within Belarus and/or import packaging onto the Belarusian market?
You are obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Belarus
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Belarus
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Is your company in any way involved with the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Canadian market?
Note: This includes producers, manufacturers, importers, distributors, and both domestic and foreign distance sellers.
Does you company sell packaged goods from a physical presence in any of the following provinces? British Colombia, Manitoba, Quebec, and Saskatchewan?
Does your company sell packaged goods directly to the consumer in Ontario?
Note: For example, via online retail - as opposed to selling to an in-country distributor.
You are obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Canada
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Canada
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Is your company in any way involved with the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Icelandic market?
Note: This includes producers that are: manufacturers, importers and distributors of packaging.
Does your company have a physical presence in Iceland?
Does your company contribute to the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Icelandic market that are sold directly to the consumer?
You are obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Iceland
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Iceland
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Is your company in any way involved with the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Macedonian market?
Note: This includes producers, manufacturers, importers and sellers of packaging.
Do you meet any of the following thresholds?
- 800kg of glass
- 100kg of plastic
- 10kg of plastic bags
- 300 kg of metal
- 100kg of wood
Note: If you do not meet these thresholds but place packaging on the Macedonian market, you would still be obligated to register as a small producer.
Does your company have a physical presence in Macedonia?
Does your company contribute to the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Macedonian market that are sold directly to the consumer?
You are obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Macedonia
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Macedonia
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Is your company in any way involved with the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the New Zealand market?
Note: This includes producers, manufacturers, importers and sellers of packaging.
Does the packaging your company places on the market contain plastic?
Does your company have a physical presence in New Zealand?
You are obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in New Zealand
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in New Zealand
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Is your company in any way involved with the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Norwegian market?
Note: This includes manufacturers, importers, distributors and sellers of packaging.
Does your company place more than 1000kg of packaging onto the Norwegian market in a calendar year?
Does your company have a physical presence in Norway?
Does your company have a Norwegian VAT number?
You are obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Norway
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Norway
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Is your company in any way involved in the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Serbian market?
Note: This includes manufacturers, importers, packers and fillers, and suppliers of packaging.
Does your company have a physical presence in Serbia?
Does your company contribute to the placement of more than 1,000 kilograms of packaging on the Serbian market annually?
You are obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Serbia
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Serbia
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Is your company in any way involved with the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Ukrainian market?
Note: This includes producers, manufacturers, importers and sellers of packaging.
Does your country have a physical presence in Ukraine?
You are obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Ukraine
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Ukraine
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Is your company in any way involved with the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Australian market?
Note: This includes producers, manufacturers, importers and sellers of packaging, including sellers of packaging or plastic bags to retailers.
Does your company have over $5 million AUD in turnover for Australian sales?
Note: This is Australian sales only, not global turnover.
Does your company have a physical presence in Australia?
Note: Is the company the owner or licensee in Australia of a trademark under which a product is sold or otherwise distributed in Australia, whether the trademark is registered or not; or the franchisee in Australia of a business arrangement which allows an individual, partnership or company to operatet under the name of an already established business
Does your company contribute to the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Australian market that are sold directly to the consumer?
Note: For distance-sellers importing products, the first company to sell that product in Australia; or for plastic bags, the importer or manufacturer of the plastic bags or the retailer who provides the plastic bag to the consumer for the transportation of products purchased by the consumer at the point of sale.
You are obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Australia
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations in Australia
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company contribute to the placement of packaging or packaged products on the Bosnian market for the first time?
Note: This includes producers, importers, distributors, and domestic sellers.
Does your company place on the Bosnian market packaging that meets the following thresholds:
- 80 tons for paper and/or;
- 300 tons for glass and/or;
- 100 tons for metals and/or;
- 30 tons for plastics
You are obligated under the Packaging Regulations in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the Packaging Regulations in Bosnia and Herzegovina
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Is your company in any way involved with the placement of pre and post-consumer plastic packaging of any type (rigid, flexible, biodegradeable, compostable), or plastic carrier bags, on to the market in India?
Note: This includes Producers and Importers of plastic packaging (including Importers of intermediate material used to manufacture plastic packaging), Brand Owners including online platforms/marketplaces, Manufacturers and importers of plastic raw material; Manufacturers of items made from compostable plastics or biodegradable plastics.
Does your company contribute to the placement of plastic packaging of any type (rigid, flexible, biodegradeable, compostable), or plastic carrier bags, on the market in India that are sold directly to the consumer?
Note: This includes companies distance selling directly to the household consumer regardless of physical location.
Is your company involved in the production or manufacture of plastic packaging or plastic-packaged goods that are sold to retailers and/or distributors in India?
Does your company retain responsibility for the plastic packaging or plastic-packaged goods that are sold to retailers and/or distributors as they cross the border in to India?
You are obligated under the Packaging Regulations in India/p>
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the Packaging Regulations in India
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Is your company in any way involved with the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Israeli market?
Note: This includes Producers and Importers of plastic packaging (including Importers of intermediate material used to manufacture plastic packaging), Brand Owners including online platforms/marketplaces, Manufacturers and importers of plastic raw material; Manufacturers of items made from compostable plastics or biodegradable plastics.
Does your company manufacture packaging or packaged goods within Israel and/or import packaging or packaged goods into Israel?
Note: This includes companies distance selling directly to the Household Consumer (e.g. via online retail) and via in-country distributors.
Does your company place 1,000kg or more packaging onto the Israeli market?
Note: Companies below this threshold must still report to the Ministry of Environment that they are a small manufacturer/importer.
You are obligated under the Packaging Regulations in Israel/p>
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the Packaging Regulations in Israel
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Is your company in any way involved with the placement of plastic packaging or plastic-packaged goods (rigid or flexible plastic, plastic bags/carrier bags, and polystyrene) on to the Philippines market?
Note: This includes producers defined as brand owners, product manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and sellers (including distance sellers) of packaging.
Does your company contribute to the placement of plastic packaging or plastic-packaged goods (rigid or flexible plastic, plastic bags/carrier bags, and polystyrene) on the Philippines market that are sold directly to the consumer?
Is your company involved in the production of plastic packaging or plastic-packaged goods (rigid or flexible plastic, plastic bags/carrier bags, and polystyrene) that are sold to retailers and/or distributors in the Philippines?
Does your company retain responsibility for the plastic packaging or plastic-packaged goods (rigid or flexible plastic, plastic bags/carrier bags, and polystyrene) that are sold to retailers and/or distributors as they cross the Philippines border?
You are obligated under the Packaging Regulations in Philippines/p>
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the Packaging Regulations in Philippines
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company place packaging or packaged products onto the market in the USA?
Do you own, or are you the sole USA-based licensee of, the brand or trademark under which the products or packaging is sold?
Is there a Brand Owner or Exclusive Licensee of the Brand with a physical presence in the USA?
Does your company sell packaging or packaged products directly to the consumer in any of the states below? California, Colorado, Maine, Minnesota, and Orego
You are obligated under the Packaging Regulations in USA/p>
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the Packaging Regulations in USA
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company place EEE products and/or batteries on the Belgian market for the first time?
Note: This includes manufacturers, importers, distributors, and both domestic and foreign distance sellers.
Does your company produce EEE products and/or batteries from within Belgium?
If distance selling from abroad, does your company sell EEE products and/or batteries directly to the consumer in Belgium?
Note: For example, via online retail – as opposed to selling to an in-country distributor.
You are obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Belgium
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Belgium
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company contribute to the placement of EEE products and/or batteries on the Austrian market for the first time?
Note: This includes domestic producers, importers, own-brand distributors, and foreign distance sellers.
Does your company produce EEE products and/or batteries from within Austria?
If distance selling from abroad, does your company sell EEE products and/or batteries directly to the consumer in Austria?
Note: For example, via online retail – as opposed to selling to an in-country distributor.
You are obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Austria
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Austria
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company contribute to the placement of EEE products and/or batteries on the Bulgarian market for the first time?
Note: This includes domestic producers, importers, own-brand distributors, and foreign distance sellers.
Does your company produce EEE products and/or batteries from within Bulgaria?
If distance selling from abroad, does your company sell EEE products and/or batteries directly to the consumer in Bulgaria?
Note: For example, via online retail – as opposed to selling to an in-country distributor.
You are obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Bulgaria
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Bulgaria
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company contribute to the placement of EEE products and/or batteries on the Croatian market for the first time?
Note: This includes producers, manufacturers, importers, and distributors, as well as retailers and collectors of batteries.
Does your company produce EEE products and/or batteries from within Croatia?
If distance selling from abroad, does your company sell EEE products and/or batteries directly to the consumer in Croatia?
Note: For example, via online retail – as opposed to selling to an in-country distributor.
If distance selling from abroad, does your company sell batteries directly to the consumer?
Note: For example, via online retail – as opposed to selling to an in-country distributor.
You are obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Croatia
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Croatia
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company contribute to the placement of EEE products and/or batteries on the Cypriot market for the first time?
Note: This includes producers, importers, distributors, and sellers – including resellers and both domestic and foreign distance sellers.
Does your company produce EEE products and/or batteries from within Cyprus?
If distance selling from abroad, does your company sell EEE products and/or batteries directly to the consumer in Cyprus?
Note: For example, via online retail – as opposed to selling to an in-country distributor.
You are obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Cyprus
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Cyprus
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company contribute to the placement of EEE products and/or batteries on the Czech market for the first time?
Note: This includes producers, manufacturers, importers, distributors, and sellers, including resellers and both domestic and foreign distance sellers.
Does your company produce EEE products and/or batteries from within the Czech Republic?
If distance selling from abroad, does your company sell EEE products and/or batteries directly to the consumer in the Czech Republic?
Note: For example, via online retail – as opposed to selling to an in-country distributor.
If distance selling to a distributor in the Czech Republic, does your company retain ownership of the EEE products and/or batteries as they cross the border?
You are obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Czech Republic
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Czech Republic
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company contribute to the placement of EEE products and/or batteries on the Danish market for the first time?
Does your company produce EEE products and/or batteries from within Denmark?
If distance selling from abroad, does your company sell EEE products and/or batteries directly to the consumer in Denmark?
Note: For example, via online retail – as opposed to selling to an in-country distributor.
You are obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Denmark
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Denmark
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company contribute to the placement of EEE products and/or batteries on the Estonian market for the first time?
Note: This includes domestic producers, importers, and sellers (including resellers and foreign distance sellers), along with collectors and recyclers of batteries.
Does your company produce EEE products and/or batteries from within Estonia?
If distance selling from abroad, does your company sell EEE products and/or batteries directly to the consumer in Estonia?
Note: For example, via online retail – as opposed to selling to an in-country distributor.
You are obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Estonia
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Estonia
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company contribute to the placement of EEE products and/or batteries on the Finnish market for the first time?
Note: This includes domestic producers, importers, own-brand distributors, and foreign distance sellers.
Does your company produce EEE products and/or batteries from within Finland?
If distance selling from abroad, does your company sell EEE products directly to the consumer in Finland?
Note: For example, via online retail – as opposed to selling to an in-country distributor.
You are obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Finland
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Finland
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company contribute to the placement of EEE products and/or batteries on the French market for the first time?
Note: This includes manufacturers, (EU and non-EU) importers, distributors, and sellers (including domestic and foreign distance sellers).
Does your company produce EEE products and/or batteries from within France?
If distance selling from abroad, does your company sell EEE products and/or batteries directly to the consumer in France?
Note: For example, via online retail – as opposed to selling to an in-country distributor.
You are obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in France
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in France
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company contribute to the placement of EEE products and/or batteries on the German market for the first time?
Note: This includes domestic producers, importers, own-brand distributors, and foreign distance sellers.
Does your company produce EEE products and/or batteries from within Germany?
If distance selling from abroad, does your company sell EEE products and/or batteries directly to the consumer in Germany?
Note: For example, via online retail – as opposed to selling to an in-country distributor.
You are obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Germany
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Germany
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company contribute to the placement of EEE products and/or batteries on the Greek market for the first time?
Note: This includes manufacturers, importers, and sellers (including resellers as well as domestic and foreign distance sellers).
Does your company produce EEE products and/or batteries from within Greece?
If distance selling from abroad, does your company sell EEE products and/or batteries directly to the consumer in Greece?
Note: For example, via online retail – as opposed to selling to an in-country distributor.
You are obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Greece
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Greece
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company contribute to the placement of EEE products and/or batteries on the Hungarian market for the first time?
Note: This includes producers, manufacturers, importers, and distributors, as well as retailers and collectors of batteries.
Does your company produce EEE products and/or batteries from within Hungary?
If distance selling from abroad, does your company sell EEE products and/or batteries directly to the consumer in Hungary?
You are obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Hungary
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Hungary
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company contribute to the placement of EEE products and/or batteries on the Irish market for the first time?
Note: This includes domestic producers, importers, own-brand distributors, and foreign distance sellers.
Does your company produce EEE products and/or batteries from within Ireland?
If distance selling from abroad, does your company sell EEE products and/or batteries directly to the consumer in Ireland?
Note: For example, via online retail – as opposed to selling to an in-country distributor.
You are obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Ireland
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Ireland
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company contribute to the placement of EEE products and/or batteries on the Italian market for the first time?
Note: This includes manufacturers, importers, and sellers (including resellers and both domestic and foreign distance sellers).
Does your company produce EEE products and/or batteries from within Italy?
If distance selling from abroad, does your company sell EEE products and/or batteries directly to the consumer in Italy?
Note: For example, via online retail – as opposed to selling to an in-country distributor.
You are obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Italy
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Italy
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company contribute to the placement of EEE products and/or batteries on the Latvian market for the first time?
This includes producers, importers, distributors, and sellers (including resellers and both domestic and foreign distance sellers).
Does your company produce EEE products and/or batteries from within Latvia?
If distance selling from abroad, does your company sell EEE products and/or batteries directly to the consumer in Latvia?
Note: For example, via online retail – as opposed to selling to an in-country distributor.
You are obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Latvia
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Latvia
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company contribute to the placement of EEE products and/or batteries on the Lithuanian market for the first time?
Note: This includes producers, manufacturers, importers, distributors, and sellers (including resellers and both domestic and foreign distance sellers).
Does your company produce EEE products and/or batteries from within Lithuania?
If distance selling from abroad, does your company sell EEE products and/or batteries directly to the consumer in Lithuania?
Note: For example, via online retail – as opposed to selling to an in-country distributor.
You are obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Lithuania
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Lithuania
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company contribute to the placement of EEE products and/or batteries on the Luxembourg market for the first time?
Note: This includes producers, importers, distributors, and sellers (including resellers and both domestic and foreign distance sellers).
Does your company produce EEE products and/or batteries from within Luxembourg?
If distance selling from abroad, does your company sell EEE products and/or batteries directly to the consumer in Luxembourg?
Note: For example, via online retail – as opposed to selling to an in-country distributor.
You are obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Luxembourg
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Luxembourg
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company contribute to the placement of EEE products and/or batteries on the Maltese market for the first time?
Note: This includes manufacturers, importers, distributors, and sellers (including resellers and both domestic and foreign distance sellers).
Does your company produce EEE products and/or batteries from within Malta?
If distance selling from abroad, does your company sell EEE products and/or batteries directly to the consumer in Malta?
Note: For example, via online retail – as opposed to selling to an in-country distributor.
You are obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Malta
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Malta
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company contribute to the placement of EEE products and/or batteries on the Dutch market for the first time?
Note: This includes manufacturers, importers, and sellers (including resellers and both domestic and foreign distance sellers).
Does your company produce EEE products and/or batteries from within Netherlands?
If distance selling from abroad, does your company sell EEE products and/or batteries directly to the consumer in Netherlands?
Note: For example, via online retail – as opposed to selling to an in-country distributor.
You are obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Netherlands
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Netherlands
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company produce EEE products and/or batteries from within Poland?
If distance selling from abroad, does your company sell EEE products and/or batteries directly to the consumer in Poland?
Note: For example, via online retail – as opposed to selling to an in-country distributor.
If distance selling EEE products to an in-country distributor, does your company retain ownership for these goods as they cross the Polish border?
You are obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Poland
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Poland
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company contribute to the placement of EEE products and/or batteries on the Portuguese market for the first time?
Note: This includes producers, manufacturers, importers, distributors, and sellers (including resellers and both domestic and foreign distance sellers).
Does your company produce EEE products and/or batteries from within Portugal?
If distance selling from abroad, does your company sell EEE products and/or batteries directly to the consumer in Portugal?
Note: For example, via online retail – as opposed to selling to an in-country distributor.
You are obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Portugal
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Portugal
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company have a physical presence in Romania?
Is your company in any way involved with the placement of packaging or packaged goods on the Romanian market?
Note: This includes producers, packers and fillers, distributors and suppliers of packaging.
You are obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Romania
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Romania
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company contribute to the placement of EEE products and/or batteries on the Slovakian market for the first time?
Note: This includes manufacturers, importers, distributors, and sellers (including resellers and both domestic and foreign distance sellers).
Does your company produce EEE products and/or batteries from within Slovakia?
You are obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Slovakia
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Slovakia
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company have a physical presense in Slovenia?
Does your company contribute to the placement of EEE products and/or batteries on the Slovenian market for the first time?
Note: This includes producers, importers, distributors, and sellers (including resellers).
If distance selling from abroad, does your company sell EEE products and/or batteries directly to the consumer in Slovenia?
Note: For example, via online retail – as opposed to selling to an in-country distributor.
You are obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Slovenia
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Slovenia
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company contribute to the placement of EEE products and/or batteries on the Spanish market for the first time?
Note: This includes domestic producers, importers, own-brand distributors, and foreign distance sellers.
Does your company produce EEE products and/or batteries from within Spain?
If distance selling from abroad, does your company sell EEE products and/or batteries directly to the consumer in Spain?
Note: For example, via online retail – as opposed to selling to an in-country distributor.
You are obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Spain
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Spain
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company have any physical presence in Sweden?
Does your company contribute to the placement of EEE products and/or batteries on the Swedish market for the first time?
Note: This includes manufacturers, importers and re-branders.
Does your company sell EEE products and/or batteries directly to end consumers in Sweden?
You are obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Sweden
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Sweden
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company contribute to the placement of EEE products on the Belarusian market for the first time?
Note: This includes producers, importers, distributors, domestic sellers.
Does your company manufacture EEE within Belarus and/or import EEE onto the Belarusian market?
Does your company contribute to the placement of packaging or packaged goods on theBosnian market that are sold directly to the consumer?
You are obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Belarus
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Belarus
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company contribute to the placement of EEE products on the Bosnian market for the first time?
Note: This includes producers, importers, distributors, domestic sellers.
Does your company produce EEE products from within Bosnia and Herzegovina?
You are obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Bosnia and Herzegovina
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company sell EEE and/or battery products directly to the consumer in any of the provinces below? Alberta, British Colombia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, North West Territories, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan and Yukon?
Note: For example - via online retail - as opposed to selling to an in-country distributor.
Does your company, as the producer of WEEE and/or batteries, reside in Canada and sell over 3.5 tons of ITT/AV (information technology, telecommunications, and audio-visual equipment), or 350 kilograms of lighting on the market in Ontario, or 1.25 tons for rechargeable batteries, or 2.5 tons for primary batteries.
Note: For example - via online retail - as opposed to selling to an in-country distributor.
Does your copany place WEEE on to the Yukon market for the first time?
Does your company, as the producer of WEEE, sell onto the market of Newfoundland and reside in the province of Newfoundland?
Does your company sell electronic equipment to consumers in Saskatchewan or import electronic equipment or household hazardous products into Saskatchewan for resale in Saskatchewan?
You are obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Canada
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Canada
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company contribute to the placement of EEE products and/or batteries on the Colombian market?
Note: This includes producers, manufacturers, importers, distributors, and both domestic and foreign distance sellers.
Does your company produce EEE products and/or batteries from within Colombia?
If distance selling from abroad, does your company sell EEE products and/or batteries directly to the consumer in Colombia?
Note: For example, via online retail - as opposed to selling to an in-country distributor.
Are you the first company that places the EEE products and/or batteries onto the Colombian market?
You may be obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Colombia
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Colombia
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company contribute to the placement of EEE products and/or batteries on the Costa Rican market for the first time?
Note: This includes producers, manufacturers, importers, distributors, and both domestic and foreign distance sellers.
Does your company produce and sell EEE products and/or batteries from within Costa Rica?
If distance selling from abroad, does your company sell EEE products and/or batteries directly to the consumer within Costa Rica?
Note: For example, via online retail - as opposed to selling to an in-country distributor.
Is your company the direct importer on record?
You may be obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Costa Rica
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Costa Rica
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company contribute to the placement of EEE products on the Icelandic market for the first time?
Note: This includes manufacturers, importers, distributors, and domestic sellers.
Does your company produce EEE products from within Iceland?
You are obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Iceland
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Iceland
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company contribute to the placement of EEE products and/or batteries on the Macedonian market for the first time?
Note: This includes producers, manufacturers, importers, distributors, and both domestic and foreign distance sellers.
Do you meet any of the following thresholds? WEEE: 100kg of Equipment for Temperature Exchange/Screens, monitors, and equipment which has screens with an area greater than 100 cm2/Large Equipment AND/OR 50kg of Lamps/Small Equipment/Small IT and telecommunication technology. Batteries: 0.5kg portable batteries/button-shaped batteries AND/OR 100kg of car batteries AND/OR 1 piece of industrial battery or accumulator.
Does your company produce EEE products and/or batteries from within Macedonia?
If distance selling from abroad, does your company sell batteries directly to the consumer in Macedonia?
Note: For example, via online retail – as opposed to selling to an in-country distributor.
You are obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Macedonia
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Macedonia
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company contribute to the placement of EEE products and/or batteries on the Norwegian market for the first time?
Note: This includes producers, manufacturers, importers, distributors, and both domestic and foreign distance sellers.
Does your company place EEE products and/or batteries on the Norwegian market?
Does your company have a physical presence in Norway?
Does your company sell to household consumers in Norway from a foreign country?
Does your company sell to a business in Norway from a foreign country?
You are obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Norway
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Norway
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company contribute to the placement of EEE products on the Serbian market for the first time?
Note: This includes manufacturers, importers, distributors, and domestic sellers.
Does your company produce EEE products from within Serbia?
You are obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Serbia
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Serbia
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company have a physical presense in Switzerland?
Note: This includes domestic producers, importers, own-brand distributors, and foreign distance sellers.
Does your company produce battery products or contribute to the placement of battery products on the Swiss market for the first time?
Note: This includes domestic producers, importers, own-brand distributors, and foreign distance sellers.
You are obligated under the Batteries Regulations in Switzerland
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the Batteries Regulations in Switzerland
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company have a physical presense in Switzerland?
Note: This includes domestic producers, importers, own-brand distributors, and foreign distance sellers.
Does your company produce battery products or contribute to the placement of battery products on the Swiss market for the first time?
Note: This includes domestic producers, importers, own-brand distributors, and foreign distance sellers.
Does your company produce EEE products from within Switzerland?
You are obligated under the WEEE Regulations in Switzerland
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE Regulations in Switzerland
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company contribute to the placement of EEE products on the Peruvian market?
Note: This includes domestic producers, importers, own-brand distributors, and foreign distance sellers.
Does your company produce and sell EEE products from within Peru?
If distance selling from abroad, does your company sell EEE products directly to the consumer within Peru?
Note: For example, via online retail - as opposed to selling to an in-country distributor.
Are you the first company that place the EEE products on the Peruvian market?
You may be obligated under the WEEE Regulations in Peru
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE Regulations in Peru
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company contribute to the placement of EEE products on the Turkish market for the first time?
Note: This includes producers, manufacturers, importers, distributors, and both domestic and foreign distance sellers.
Does your company produce EEE products from within Turkey?
If distance selling from abroad, does your company sell batteries directly to the consumer in Turkey?
Note: For example, via online retail - as opposed to selling to an in-country distributor.
You are obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Turkey
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Turkey
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company have a physical presence in the USA?
Does your company sell EEE products or batteries directly to the consumer in any of the states below? California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Utah Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Note: For example, via online retail - as opposed to selling to an in-country distributor.
Are the products you sell manufactured under your brand, or are you the sole USA-based licensee of the brand?
Does the brand owner have a presence or exclusive licensee in the US?
You are obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in USA
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in USA
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company contribute to the placement of EEE products on the Australian market for the first time?
Note: This includes domestic producers, importers, own-brand distributors, and foreign distance sellers.
You are not obligated under the Batteries Regulations in Australian
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company contribute to the placement of EEE products on the Australian market for the first time?
Note: This includes domestic producers, importers, own-brand distributors, and foreign distance sellers.
Does your company place television, computers, printers and computer parts on the Australian market?
Does your company sell more than 5,000 of the following products: computers, printers, televisions? Or does your company sell more than 15,000 computer parts?
You are obligated under the WEEE Regulations in Australian
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE Regulations in Australian
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Does your company contribute to the placement of EEE products and/or batteries on the market in India for the first time?
Note: This includes domestic producers, manufacturers, importers, refurbishers, recyclers, retailers, brand owners selling their own products, and foreign distance sellers.
Does your company produce EEE products and/or batteries from within India?
If distance selling from abroad, does your company sell EEE products and/or batteries directly to the consumer in India?
Note: For example, via online retail – as opposed to selling to an in-country distributor.
You are obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in India
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in India
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
Is your company in any way involved with the placement of EEE or batteries on the Israeli market?
Note: This includes producers, manufacturers, distributors, and sellers (including distance sellers) of packaging.
Does your company manufacture EEE within Israel and/or import EEE or batteries into Israel?
Note: This includes companies distance selling directly to the Household Consumer (e.g. via online retail) and via in-country distributors.
Does your company place 1,000kg or more EEE or batteries onto the Israeli market?
Note: Companies below this threshold must still report to the Ministry of Environment that they are a small manufacturer/importer.
You are obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Israel
Your company has a legal obligation to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations. For guidance on how to comply, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/
You are not obligated under the WEEE and/or Batteries Regulations in Israel
If you would like us to keep you up to date with other environmental legislation in the future and work with you to review whether you are obligated each year, https://www.valpak.co.uk/compliance/international-compliance/