Knowledge
EPR Glossary
20 key terms around Extended Producer Responsibility, explained clearly and linked together.
Foundations
EPRExtended Producer Responsibility: a regulatory principle under which companies may carry responsibilities for certain products and materials throughout their life cycle.→EPR streamA subject area within Extended Producer Responsibility, such as packaging, electrical and electronic equipment or batteries.→EPR regimeA structured grouping of EPR rules relevant to a particular market and regulatory scope.→ComplianceThe traceable fulfilment of requirements relevant to a company.→
Products & markets
WEEEThe EPR stream for electrical and electronic equipment.→PackagingA separate EPR stream for packaging and its components.→BatteriesA separate EPR stream for batteries, including batteries contained in or supplied with other products.→Product categoryA classification used to place products within an EPR regulatory framework.→Target marketThe country or market in which a product is intended to be offered, sold or otherwise placed on the market.→
Roles
ProducerA legal role whose exact meaning in EPR depends on the applicable regulatory regime.→Placing on the marketMaking or introducing a product available in a market; the exact legal meaning depends on the applicable regime.→Authorised representativeA designated representative role that may be provided for by certain EPR regimes.→Obligated partyThe person or organisation to which a specific EPR obligation applies.→
Obligations & process
RegistrationThe formal registration of a company, role, product or relevant fact with a competent body.→Reporting obligationAn obligation to submit specified information within a defined procedure and time period.→Quantity reportingReporting EPR-relevant quantities for a defined period and regulatory scope.→Reporting periodThe period of time to which a report or assessment relates.→DeadlineThe point in time or time window within which an EPR obligation must be fulfilled.→EvidenceData, documents or sources that make an EPR assessment, report or decision traceable.→Fulfilment routeThe way in which a specific EPR obligation can be fulfilled.→
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Note: The glossary provides general orientation. Specific EPR obligations always depend on the market, product, role and current legal framework.