Extended Producer Responsibility

Producer responsibility applies to approximately 50,000 Finnish manufacturers, importers and packers as well as distance sellers.

 

 

Video: Info about Extended Producer Responsibility in Finland - how to arrange waste management of products placed on the Finnish market

The webinar was held in February. Watch the recording below. 

Kuvassa sekalaisessa järjestyksessä lappuja, joissa jokaisessa kirjain i.

Are you selling one or more of these products to Finland directly through your website?
 
•    electric and electronic appliances
•    accumulators and batteries
•    tyres
•    beverage packaging
•    vehicles
•    paper
•    anything packaged?
 

According to the Finnish Waste Act, distance sellers have an obligation to arrange waste management for the products they place on the Finnish market. This is called Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). EPR is an important part of business compliance. At the same time, you are promoting sustainable use of materials and circular economy!

Agenda
-    Overview of Extended Producer Responsibility in Finland (EPR authority, Pirkanmaa ELY-centre)
-    How to take care of EPR in Finland (EPR authority, Pirkanmaa ELY-centre)
-    The roles and duties of Producer Organisations in Finland (TYNK, Cooperation group of Finnish EPR schemes)
-    Answering questions from participants

 

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ely-updated 25.03.2024