There will be additional laws implementet in Austria from the 1st of January 2022 for companies putting batteries on their market.
- The amendment states that distance sellers who sell batteries directly to end users in Austria are now considered as producer. From 01.01.2022 distance sellers are obliged to join a compliance scheme for batteries and report their batteries according to the same principle as for EEE. They need to appoint an authorised representative in Austria who takes over their producer responsibilities. The appointment of the authorised representative can take place from October 1st, 2021; but is only legally effective from January 1st, 2022.
- From January 1st, 2022 none - Austrian battery producers have the option of assuming all obligations of their distributors with regard to batteries. This also requires the appointment of an authorised representative based in Austria.
- Distance sellers and foreign battery producers, who take over obligations for their distributors must register on the Austrian central register (EDM). From now on the tax number must also be recorded here.
Please do not hesitate to contact us regarding this; in case you have any further questions.