Disclaimer: please note that refurbed does not provide legal advice. It is your responsibility as a Seller to ensure that you are informed and compliant with all applicable legal requirements. For more information, we recommend you reach out to your legal advisors. By selling on refurbed, you confirm that you meet all relevant legal obligations. Non-compliance can result in fines, removal of listings, or even exclusion from markets
The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is an environmental policy instrument from the EU to manage the after-use phase of products and foster circular economy. Amongst other obligations, producers have to register, submit volume data, and pay EPR fees for certain products categories (electrical equipment, batteries, textiles, packaging) in each EU market that they sell to. Producers are, therefore, held responsible for the waste originating from selling certain products and the EPR fees are mostly used to cover the costs of waste management.
Specific obligations and processes differ between markets, with some requiring, for example, the additional appointment of an authorised representative.
Non-compliance may lead to significant penalties (depending on the severity of the violation and member state) and suspension from the refurbed marketplace.
You may be required to submit proof of EPR compliance to refurbed.
Refurbed partners with Ecosistent, who offer EPR compliance Services. You can see an overview of discounted rates and services attached below. If you are interested in exploring what Ecosistant has to offer, you can reach out to info@ecosistant.eu (remember to quote refurbed to ensure the discounted price).