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.
