Interactive International Compliance Map
Where in the world might your business have producer responsibility obligations?
International Compliance Map
EU Countries
The Directives on Packaging Waste, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, and Waste Batteries are in force across all EU Member States. However, their implementation varies, some target only the company first importing or selling relevant products, others use a more standard taxation system. Other variations include qualifying thresholds, data declaration frequencies and requirements, and consumer information obligations.
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Asia
Extended producer responsibility is evolving in Asia. Several countries now have requirements in place which affect both domestic and overseas companies, and this looks likely to develop further moving forwards. The best approach is to look at each country’s individual requirements to identify any potential obligations.
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Oceania
Extended producer responsibility is evolving primarily in Australia and New Zealand, particularly around packaging, WEEE and batteries. With a mixture of voluntary and mandatory schemes depending on company and product type, we highly recommend researching the individual requirements for any markets in which you’re commercially active.
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Africa
Extended producer responsibility is evolving in Africa. Several countries now have requirements in place that affect producers of packaging, electronics, and batteries, and this looks likely to develop further moving forwards. The best approach is to look at each country’s individual requirements to identify any potential obligations.
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South America
Given the broad range of countries in South America, the extended producer responsibility landscape is highly varied. Several countries have implemented some form of compliance requirements, and some others are considering similar actions. Regardless of your selling techniques into South America, reviewing the landscape for potential obligations is always recommended.
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North America
Both Canada and the USA have implemented or are starting to implement extended producer responsibility legislation affecting both domestic and overseas companies. Currently there is no federal approach to this legislation in either country but it is being implemented on an individual province or state basis. Compliance requirements are progressing in many areas, including Mexico, so it is important to monitor these developments to identify any obligations as they arise.
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Other European Countries
Despite being beyond the remit of the EU Directives, many European countries have adopted similar measures to combat packaging, electrical, and battery waste. As with the EU Directives, there is little to no harmonisation regarding who is obligated, and the actions required of obligated companies. Each country should be considered on an individual basis; you may be obligated even without a physical presence.
For further information contact us on [email protected]
The Directives on Packaging Waste, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, and Waste Batteries are in force across all EU Member States. However, their implementation varies, some target only the company first importing or selling relevant products, others use a more standard taxation system. Other variations include qualifying thresholds, data declaration frequencies and requirements, and consumer information obligations.
For further information contact us on [email protected]
Extended producer responsibility is evolving in Asia. Several countries now have requirements in place which affect both domestic and overseas companies, and this looks likely to develop further moving forwards. The best approach is to look at each country’s individual requirements to identify any potential obligations.
For further information contact us on [email protected]
Extended producer responsibility is evolving primarily in Australia and New Zealand, particularly around packaging, WEEE and batteries. With a mixture of voluntary and mandatory schemes depending on company and product type, we highly recommend researching the individual requirements for any markets in which you’re commercially active.
For further information contact us on [email protected]
Extended producer responsibility is evolving in Africa. Several countries now have requirements in place that affect producers of packaging, electronics, and batteries, and this looks likely to develop further moving forwards. The best approach is to look at each country’s individual requirements to identify any potential obligations.
For further information contact us on [email protected]
Given the broad range of countries in South America, the extended producer responsibility landscape is highly varied. Several countries have implemented some form of compliance requirements, and some others are considering similar actions. Regardless of your selling techniques into South America, reviewing the landscape for potential obligations is always recommended.
For further information contact us on [email protected]
Both Canada and the USA have implemented or are starting to implement extended producer responsibility legislation affecting both domestic and overseas companies. Currently there is no federal approach to this legislation in either country but it is being implemented on an individual province or state basis. Compliance requirements are progressing in many areas, including Mexico, so it is important to monitor these developments to identify any obligations as they arise.
For further information contact us on [email protected]
Despite being beyond the remit of the EU Directives, many European countries have adopted similar measures to combat packaging, electrical, and battery waste. As with the EU Directives, there is little to no harmonisation regarding who is obligated, and the actions required of obligated companies. Each country should be considered on an individual basis; you may be obligated even without a physical presence.
For further information contact us on [email protected]