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Under EPR regulations, you are required to appoint an authorized representative to manage your environmental obligations. Now you can do it quickly, conveniently, and 100% online! Explore our EPR service offer in Slovenia and choose Interzero as your authorized representative.
Are you required to appoint an authorized representative for EPR in Slovenia?
Under Slovenia’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations, companies that market packaging and certain product categories on the Slovenian market must comply with specific environmental obligations. However, foreign entities cannot fulfill these duties directly – they must appoint a local authorized representative to act on their behalf and ensure full compliance with local regulations.
You are required to appoint an authorized EPR representative in Slovenia if all of the following apply:
- your place packaging, packaged products or electrical and electronic equipment on the Slovenian market,
- your company does not have a registered office in Slovenia,
- you sell directly to end users (individual consumers) in Slovenia through distance selling channels (e.g., online store, sales platform, etc.).
NOTE: The scale of your business doesn’t matter – whether you sell 1 or 1,000 units of packaging/packaged products or electrical equipment to Slovenia, you must establish an authorized EPR representative
Authorized representative for EPR – guarantor of EPR compliance in Slovenia
An authorized representative in Slovenia is a local legal entity that acts on behalf of your company and represents it before Slovenian authorities in all matters related to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). The representative takes over full responsibility for fulfilling your obligations regarding packaging and electrical and electronic equipment placed on the Slovenian market, ensuring your company’s full compliance with local EPR legislation.
Meeting EPR obligations in a timely and reliable manner positively influences how consumers perceive your brand. It strengthens your brand as an environmentally responsible business, builds trust and can encourage customers to choose your products. That’s why it’s crucial to partner with an experienced and reliable authorized representative who guarantees a high standard of service and ensures that all regulatory tasks are handled with care and diligence.
Why choose Interzero as an authorized representative for EPR in Slovenia?
To support companies operating internationally, we have launched a dedicated service as an authorized representative for EPR in Slovenia. By partnering with us, you can be certain that all your obligations will be fulfilled timely, properly and with the highest level of care.
We have been present on the Slovenian market since 2004. With over 20 years of experience, we’ve built deep local expertise and a comprehensive set of best practices to support companies across industries in waste management and environmental compliance. Our business model is unique in Slovenia — we are the only waste management company regularly audited by independent bodies and actively engaged in research and development. This allows us to provide innovative and sustainable solutions that help our clients stay compliant, reduce costs, and protect the environment.
What obligations do we assume as your authorized representative for EPR in Slovenia?
As your company’s authorized representative in Slovenia, we will handle all obligations arising from the PPWR and WEEE directives, including:
- registering your company with Slovenian authorities — ARSO (Environmental Agency), FURS (Tax Administration), and the Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Energy (MOPE),
- enrolling you in Interzero’s Extended Producer Responsibility system, which ensures compliance with collection, recycling, and reuse targets for packaging and equipment waste,
- ensuring your company’s ongoing compliance with Slovenian EPR regulations,
- submitting periodic reports on the quantities of packaging and equipment placed on the Slovenian market,
- representing your company before Slovenian government agencies and institutions,
- monitoring legal changes in EPR that may affect your company’s responsibilities or activities in Slovenia.
How to establish Interzero as an authorized representative of my company in Slovenia?
We make it quick and easy for international businesses to appoint Interzero as their authorized representative in Slovenia. The entire process is fully digital — there’s no need to travel to Slovenia, visit government offices, or even print documents. Simply sign the agreement electronically and upload it through our dedicated customer portal.
To establish Interzero as an authorized representative, follow these simple steps via the Interzero Authorisation portal :
- Create a free company account – provide your business details and confirm your registration.
- Estimate your contract cost – enter information about the volume of packaging and products introduced to the Slovenian market to calculate your service fee.
- Verify the entered data – review and confirm all information.
- Generate your contract – create and review your agreement online.
- Sign and submit the contract – follow the provided instructions to electronically sign and send the contract to us.
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Producer’s authorized representative in Slovenia – FAQ
Learn the answers to the most common questions about an authorized EPR representative in Slovenia.
Who is considered as a producer within the Slovenian EPR regulations?
According to Slovenian EPR regulations, a manufacturer is considered not only the actual producer (manufacturer) of the goods, but also any entrepreneur who first places products or packaging covered by EPR regulations on the Slovenian market. Thus, a producer is an entity that manufactures, sells (including online), packages, imports or makes an intra-Community supply of products and packaging covered by the EPR regulations.
What products are covered by Slovenia’s EPR regulations?
Slovenia’s extended producer responsibility regulations cover:
- packaging (unit, bulk, transport),
- electrical and electronic equipment (EEE),
- batteries and rechargeable batteries,
- candles,
- Single-use plastics (SUP) products and fishing gear.
Other regulated waste streams in Slovenia also cover:
- municipal waste,
- construction and demolition waste,
- hazardous waste.
- end-of-life vehicles (ELVs),
- waste oils.
- textile waste,
- agricultural waste,
- waste from mining and quarrying.
Entities placing these extended producer responsibility regulated goods on the Slovenian market must fulfill their obligations under the EPR regulations.
Note: The obligation to appoint an authorized representative applies only to foreign producers placing packaging and EEE on the Slovenian market. Other categories are subject to EPR, but without the representative requirement.
What is a producer’s authorized representative?
An authorized representative is a legal entity established in Slovenia that assumes the obligations of the foreign entity(ies) under Slovenia’s Extended Producer Responsibility legislation.
Why is appointing an authorized representative in Slovenia mandatory?
This requirement stems from both EU directives and Slovenian national legislation. Key EU acts include:
- Directive 94/62 on packaging and packaging waste,
- Directive 2008/98 on waste,
- Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
Slovenian legislation includes:
- Environmental Protection Act ZVO-2,
- Decree on packaging and packaging waste (UL RS št. 54/21, 208/21, 44/22 ZVO 2, 120/22),
- Decree on Waste (UL RS št. 77/22, 113/23, 13/25),
- Decree on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (UL RS št. 55/15, 47/16, 72/18, 84/18 ZIURKOE 108/20, 44/22 ZVO-2).
Having an authorized representative for EPR in Slovenia is intended to ensure that foreign entities operating in the Slovenian market properly fulfill all obligations under the Extended Producer Responsibility legislation.
When must I appoint an authorized representative for EPR in Slovenia?
You should appoint an authorized representative before placing packaging, packaged goods, or EEE on the Slovenian market. If you are already active in Slovenia but haven’t appointed one yet, you must do so immediately. Non-compliance may result in a fine of up to €4,000.
The good news? The process is 100% online – no need to send hard copies or notarized power of attorney. Visit Interzero’s Slovenian EPR portal and appoint your representative today.
What obligations will my authorized representative in Slovenia perform?
The tasks of the authorized manufacturer’s representative for EPR in Slovenia mainly include:
- registration of your business with ARSO, FURS, and the Ministry of Environment,
- regular reporting to the Ministry of Environment,
- fee calculation and payments to FURS under EPR rules,
- organization and financing of waste collection and treatment for your packaging waste and WEEE,
- compliance with minimum annual collection targets,
- fulfillment of reuse and recycling preparation targets,
- contracting with approved recyclers,
- representation before local authorities,
- ongoing EPR compliance monitoring.
My company has a subsidiary in Slovenia. Do I still need to establish an authorized representative for EPR?
Yes. Even if your company has a subsidiary in Slovenia, you must appoint an authorized representative unless that subsidiary has a registered business address and a Slovenian VAT number. Most subsidiaries don’t meet these requirements.
Who can be an authorized representative for EPR in Slovenia?
An authorized representative in Slovenia must be a legal entity established in Slovenia, holding a valid Slovenian VAT number, and must enter into a formal agreement with a foreign producer. Under this agreement, the representative assumes full responsibility for fulfilling all of the producer’s obligations under Slovenian Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations.
Given the critical nature of this role, we strongly recommend entrusting your EPR responsibilities to a proven, trusted, and experienced partner — such as Interzero. By choosing a reliable company like Interzero as your authorized representative, you gain not only compliance but also peace of mind, knowing that all your extended producer responsibility obligations in Slovenia will be fulfilled thoroughly, accurately, and on time.
Are companies introducing small amounts of packaging and equipment exempt from meeting EPR obligations in Slovenia?
No. Currently, there are no quantity-based exemptions in Slovenia. This means that manufacturers placing even small amounts of packaging, packaged products, or electrical and electronic equipment on the Slovenian market are subject to all obligations under the local Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation.
Until 2021, producers introducing less than 15 tons of packaging annually into Slovenia were exempt from many of these obligations, including the packaging fee. However, in April 2021, the regulations were amended — the quantity exemptions were abolished, and all producers were required to comply fully with EPR obligations.
If your business is not yet in compliance with these regulations, we strongly encourage you to contact Interzero’s experts as soon as possible. We will assist you in completing all necessary formalities and preparing any outstanding reports.
I sell only to other businesses (B2B). Do I still need to have an authorized EPR representative in Slovenia?
No. The obligation to have an authorized representative for EPR in Slovenia applies only to companies selling packaging, packaged products and electrical and electronic equipment directly to end-users (individual consumers) in Slovenia.
If your company operates exclusively in the B2B sector and does not sell to individual consumers in Slovenia, then the requirement to appoint an authorized representative does not apply to your operations.
What are the risks for foreign producers who fail to establish an authorized representative in Slovenia?
Foreign producers who fail to comply with the requirement to establish an authorized representative — or who implement their EPR obligations incorrectly — may face financial penalties of up to €4,000.
In addition, the Slovenian authorities may impose further enforcement measures, such as a sales ban of the producer’s goods within Slovenian territory.
To avoid these risks, make sure you’re fully compliant with EPR rules. Interzero is here to help every step of the way.
On demand webinar: Do you sell your products on the Slovenian or Croatian market?
Are you an international company selling to consumers in Slovenia or Croatia? Understanding and fulfilling your environmental obligations, especially Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), is crucial to avoid fines and ensure compliance.
We invite you to watch our on-demand webinar, featuring environmental consultants Katariina Jerbić (Croatia) and Matej Marka (Slovenia), who will provide essential insights into these markets.
This webinar covers:
- Introduction to environmental responsibilities under Slovenian and Croatian law.
- Detailed explanation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in Slovenia and Croatia.
- Mandatory waste streams in both countries.
- Licensing requirements for e-commerce sellers and manufacturers.
- Authorized representative obligations in Croatia and Slovenia.
- Reporting procedures.
- Best practices and support for businesses.
- Q&A session.
The complex landscape of EU environmental regulations can be challenging. Gain valuable knowledge and find a reliable partner by accessing this free webinar.
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Do you sell your products on the Slovenian or Croatian market?
If you are a company based outside of Slovenia or Croatia but sell your products to end consumers in these markets, you also have environmental obligations in these markets. In order to recive valuable information and avoid potential fines we invite you to participate in our free webinar on Thursday, 20 March.
Our speakers, both environmental consultants, Katariina Jerbić for Croatia and Matej Marka for Slovenia will present the environmental obligations focusing mostly on Extended Producer´s Responsibilities (EPR) in Slovenia and Croatia.
Join our session and get acquainted with the following topics:
- Environmental responsibilities in Slovenian and Croatian law – introduction
- Explaining Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
- Obligatory waste streams in Slovenia and Croatia
- The licensing obligation for e-commerce sellers and manufacturers
- Who is obliged to have an authorised representative in Croatia and Slovenia
- Reporting
- Best practice and support for companies
- Q&A session
The landscape of EU environmental obligations can be very stressful if you don´t have a reliable partner by your side. That is why we encourage you to take advantage of this free knowledge-sharing opportunity.
The webinar will be held in English.
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On 1 November, let's take care of the environment: proper disposal of waste candles
The first step towards responsible management is to separate waste candles properly. When a candle burns out, it is removed from the grave and placed in the containers provided. Slovenia has a system of separate collection of waste tomb candles, flowers and other waste materials in cemeteries. Containers are clearly marked, so it is essential to put all waste in the right container. Flowers, pots and other decorative items do not belong in the containers for waste grave candles. Lighting grave candles is an important part of our tradition of remembering our dead. This symbolic gesture keeps us connected to our loved ones who are no longer with us. However, it is important to be aware of the environmental impact that the mass use of candles brings. We therefore urge moderation – fewer candles does not diminish the importance of our attention and respect for the deceased, but at the same time contributes to reducing the environmental burden. When we light a candle, let us also be responsible after burning it – always dispose of the waste candle in the container provided, thus helping to facilitate recycling and protect the environment. The Interzero label reminds us to be responsible with our waste candles. With a little effort, we can all contribute to proper waste management, from the moment we light a candle in memory of our loved ones to the moment we dispose of it and it becomes waste.
Authorised representative for EPR in Slovenia
Slovene companies may do it independently or through a waste management organization. On the other hand, foreign companies may be obliged to establish an authorized representative in Slovenia, who will perform the duties of the introducer on their behalf.
Are you obliged to appoint an authorized representative in Slovenia?
If your company meets the following conditions:
• is a producer of electrical and electronic equipment, imports or sales equipment, orders equipment under its brand,
• is a producer or seller of batteries and accumulators,
• is a producer of products that are placed on the Slovenian market e.g. delivered to end consumers in packaging,
• has its registered office outside Slovenia,
• sells packaging, batteries or electrical and electronic equipment at a distance to customers in Slovenia (online shop, sales platforms,)….
…then you are obliged to establish an authorized representative in Slovenia.
Companies that fail to comply with this obligation may be subject to a financial penalty of up to 4.000 €.
Who can be an authorized representative of your company?
Any legal entity may perform the role of an authorised representative in Slovenia, The only statutory condition is that you must have your registered office in Slovenia.
In order to establish your company’s authorized representative in Slovenia, it is necessary to conclude a written agreement with the selected entity. Once the contract is signed, your selected representative will carry out your company’s obligations through the recovery organization.
Your company’s authorised representative in Slovenia may also be your partner for packaging, waste batteries and WEEE extended producer´s responsibility obligations, such as Interzero.
Interzero – your company’s authorized representative in Slovenia
We offer the service of an authorised representative in Slovenia to all businesses placing products on the Slovene market. As a waste management and EPR licensing organisation, we will carry out all your company’s obligations without any intermediaries. Our experts will get acquainted with the specifics of your business and determine the type and status of the producer´s obligations applies to you, and then offer you the most advantageous offer.
By contracting directly with Interzero, you will be assured that your company’s statutory obligations will be fulfilled reliably, on time and comprehensively.
If you are an intra-Community supplier of equipment or sell directly to customers outside of Slovenia by means of distance communication, you can make use of our assistance in establishing an authorised representative (sometimes called an authorised representative) in other EU countries where the Interzero Group is active: Austria, Germany, Italy, Serbia, Poland and Croatia.
Why appoint an authorised representative in Slovenia?
Establishing an authorised representative in Slovenia is not only an obligation, but also brings several benefits for your company. What are they? Check them out!
By establishing cooperation with Interzero:
- you fulfil the statutory obligation incumbent upon your company to appoint an authorized representative in Slovenia,
- you will be certain that all activities performed on behalf of your company comply with current legislation,
- avoid painful consequences resulting from the incorrect implementation or non-implementation of your company's statutory obligations (e.g. in the form of financial penalties),
- provide foreign distributors of your equipment with the additional benefit of being exempt from the obligations of an equipment introducer.
What obligations do we assume as your company’s authorized representative?
Interzero will take over all obligations under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulation, Regulation on the management of batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators as an authorized representative of your company in Slovenia. These include:
• organization and financing of WP, WBA and WEEE collection and processing,
• achievement of minimum annual WEEE, waste packaging and waste batteries collection targets,
• achieve levels of recovery and preparation of waste packaging, WEEE and waste batteries for reuse and recycling,
• conclude a contract with a recycler under the conditions specified by the legislation.
Remember that obligations of the producer are imposed on all entities selling packaging, batteries, electrical and electronic equipment by means of distance communication directly to users in Slovenia, regardless of the type and quantity of equipment introduced to the Slovene market! Sign a contract with Interzero today – thanks to us, you will free yourself from burdensome duties and gain time for what is most important for the development of your business.
Recycling from 0 to 100%
The windscreen of a car must not be shattered into a thousand pieces in an accident. They are therefore usually made of laminated glass, which consists of at least two panes of glass bonded together by an elastic and unbreakable polymer film. Unfortunately, the same ingredient that reduces the risk of car occupants being injured in the event of an accident also generates large amounts of waste film that previously could not be disposed of sustainably.
“At Pilkington in Poland, we take care of everything related to waste management,” said Anna Grom, Head of Interzero Circular Solutions Europe. “The production of laminated windscreens generates large quantities of film residues that could only be treated thermally – in other words, the waste was incinerated. The windscreen manufacturer was no longer willing to put up with this, so we started looking for a solution for them.”
Stopping waste
Pilkington has a large central warehouse and windscreen production facility in Poland. Since 2006, this formerly British company has been part of the Japanese NSG Group, one of the world’s leading suppliers of glass and glazing systems and a company with high standards in sustainability. “On the one hand, it was very expensive to dispose of large quantities of film, but on the other hand, Pilkington Automotive Poland no longer wanted to simply throw away this high-quality material,” said Anna Grom. “Our job was to stop this kind of waste.” Interzero has launched its own network in Poland. Although Anna Grom is well aware that recycling companies generally do not accept polyvinyl butyral (PVB) films, “our aim was to achieve the highest possible recycling rate for our customer”.
“Thanks to Interzero, it is possible to use our surplus PVB film. This is a great success.”
Ryszard Jania, NSG Group Director in Poland
“Fantastic project”
FAGUM STOMIL plans to start series production this year, producing the first wellington boots made entirely from Pilkington’s redundant PVB film. “Circular economy solutions are groundbreaking for our company and lay the foundations for other solutions that we can present to the market as eco-friendly products,” said Grzegorz Skomorowski, Deputy CEO of FAGUM STOMIL. “We want everyone who chooses a pair of our boots to feel that they are part of a fantastic project that speaks about responsibility, sustainability and above all taking care of our planet’s environment for ourselves and future generations.”
We've moved Earth Overshoot Day back by 7 minutes and 16 seconds
One world. Zero waste. #MoveTheDate!
Earth Resource Overshoot Day is an unpleasant reminder that we are living far beyond our means. Calculations show that in 2023, this threshold has already been exceeded 2. August. This is the date by which humanity uses up all the natural resources our planet can provide in one year. Germany, for example, as an industrialised country, reached this grim milestone even earlier, on 4. May!
At Interzero, we are not prepared to watch the world continue to exploit its resources. On the contrary, we are working to create a world without waste, where we can use the resources at our disposal in a sustainable and responsible way. Our “zero waste solutions” actively contribute to climate action every day and help ensure security of supply for future generations. Together with our employees, customers and partners, we are working hard to push back the day of Earth’s resource surplus one step at a time.
“We are proud that we are returning significantly more to our customers and partners than we spend. The seven minutes and 16 seconds of incremental savings are a starting point and an incentive for us to continue to expand our activities.”
Sebastiaan Krol
Managing Director, Interzero Circular Solutions
Join our movement and reduce your ecological footprint, because climate action is a team sport.
As a company, you can improve your sustainability performance, resilience, long-term profit opportunities and reputation by choosing sustainable closed-loop materials management. As an individual, you can make a small but important contribution every day to ensure that our planet continues to have enough air to breathe.
New list of EE equipment and portable batteries by Combined Nomenclature for 2023 is published
In accordance with the second paragraph of 2. Article 1 of the Regulation on the environmental charge for environmental pollution caused by waste electrical and electronic equipment and waste portable batteries and accumulators (Official Journal of the Republic of Slovenia No 84/18; hereinafter referred to as the Regulation on the environmental charge), publishes a more detailed list of products classified into classes of electrical and electronic (EEE) equipment and portable batteries and accumulators, or the List of EEE equipment, portable batteries and accumulators according to the Combined Nomenclature, for the year 2023.The list of EEE equipment, portable batteries and accumulators according to the Combined Nomenclature shall be published in accordance with Article 1 of the Regulation:
The current list can be accessed at the following link: https://www.gov.si/assets/ministrstva/MOPE/Okolje/Odpadki/Seznam_EE_po_KN_2023.xls).
The list will serve as the basis for the calculation of the environmental levy on environmental pollution caused by waste electrical and electronic equipment and waste portable batteries and accumulators, in accordance with the Environmental Levy Regulation, for the reporting period from 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2013. from July 2023
In the current list of EE equipment, portable batteries and accumulators by Combined Nomenclature for 2023, MOPE has also included an indication of the changes to the list compared to the last previously published list from 2022.
If you are liable for the payment of the environmental levy, i.e. a legal entity that places EEE equipment and portable batteries and accumulators on the market in the Republic of Slovenia and you are a manufacturer of EEE equipment, an authorised representative of a manufacturer as referred to in the regulation governing electrical and electronic equipment or a manufacturer of portable batteries and accumulators, please contact us at info@interzero.si if you have any questions.
Enhanced compliance monitoring for companies exporting packaged products to the German market - VerpackG
As an exporter placing a product on the German market, you are obliged to:
- report the product to the German central office, where it is first checked (by means of a ‘ transport packaging audit’). You can also arrange the check in Slovenia using Interzero.
- Register with the German packaging register LUCID, which aims to ensure greater transparency and control,
- The registered product must also be included in the dual system, which provides for the separation of waste into yellow and blue bins and containers for glass and white metal,
- followed by the licensing of the goods.
Recently, we have noticed that the monitoring of the inclusion in the VerpackG packaging levy scheme in Germany has been tightened.
To avoid heavy fines or even import bans on the German market, we invite you to contact us as Interzero has over 30 years of experience in the German market to help you settle your obligations.
Contact our team for any questions about the offer!
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Interzero PAK receives a licence for a common packaging waste management system in Serbia
There is also great news from Serbia, where the Interzero team has been awarded a licence to operate a common packaging waste management system. This is an essential step for the Interzero Group to strengthen our international position and further promote the expansion plans of our integrated environmental solutions. At the same time, this strategic milestone lays a solid foundation for further local services in Serbia and enables the sustainable development of our competences in the region. This enables us to exceed our customers’ expectations by providing more and more international services with our highest quality standards.
We are confident that Interzero PAK will be a reliable partner for Serbian companies in the field of waste management, just as it is for our 50,000 satisfied customers all over Europe. We will ensure reliable, legally compliant and efficient packaging waste management for all domestic and foreign companies operating on the Serbian market.
“We thank Vojislav Stanković and the team for their excellent work and look forward to introducing innovative sustainable solutions in Serbia in line with our international best practices,” said Martin Ulke, Head of Interzero Circular Solutions Europe.
If you are doing business in Serbia or are interested in the legislation and environmental services there, please contact info@interzero.rs or visit https://interzero.rs/.
