Austria
Packaging Regulations
- Legislation: The Packaging Ordinance 2014 (Verpackungsverordnung, VVO – Federal Gazette II no. 184/2014)
- Competent Agency: Umweltbundesamt
- Compliance Scheme: Multiple
Key Requirements:
- Obligated businesses must register with the National Register (EDM)
- Obligated businesses must submit reports on the amount of packaging
- Businesses can choose to join a compliance scheme or be self-compliant
- There are obligations on online sellers
- Exemptions are in place for small packaging producers
Information on obligations is available at the Austrian Chamber of Commerce (WKO) web-site.
WEEE Regulations
- Legislation: The WEEE Ordinance 2017 (Die Elektroaltgeräteverordnung - EAG-VO, BGBl. II Nr. 121/2005)
- Competent Agency: Umweltbundesamt
- Compliance Scheme: Multiple
Key Requirements:
- Obligated businesses must register with the National Register (EDM)
- Obligated businesses must submit quarterly reports on the amount of EEE put on the market
- Businesses can choose to join a compliance scheme or be self-compliant
- There are obligations on online sellers
Information on obligations is available at the Austrian Chamber of Commerce (WKO) web-site.
Batteries Regulations
- Legislation: The Battery Regulations (Batterienverordnung 2008 BGBl. II Nr. 159/2008)
- Competent Agency: Umweltbundesamt
- Compliance Scheme: Multiple
Key Requirements:
- Obligated businesses must register with the National Register (EDM)
- Obligated businesses must submit quarterly reports on the amount of EEE put on the market
- Businesses can choose to join a compliance scheme or be self-compliant
- There are obligations on online sellers
Information on obligations is available at the Austrian Chamber of Commerce (WKO) web-site.