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# [UK: Obligations for distributors of electrical and electronic equipment](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/uk-obligations-for-distributors-of-electrical-and-electronic-equipment)

 Written by [Gisa Scheschonka](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/author/gisa-scheschonka) | Jan 21, 2022 10:33:00 AM

Over and above their obligations as producers, companies selling electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) to private end customers in the UK may be confronted with additional obligations for take-back of WEEE in their power as distributors.

In general, distributors have to offer their end customers a free-of-charge option for the return of WEEE. The UK authorities have recently informed the industry that certain groups of distributors have the option to participate in the Distributor Take-Back Scheme (DTS) for the period 2022 to 2023, as was the case in previous years.

This applies to:  
• Local distributors who have an EEE turnover of less than £100,000 or  
• Distributors who only sell online

Businesses that sell £100,000 or more worth of EEE each year and have retail stores cannot participate in the DTS. They will need to create their own take-back scheme.

1cc can assist you verify your obligations as a distributor of WEEE in the UK and complete your registration with DTS, or help you develop and implement your own take-back solution.

For more information, please feel free to contact us at [compliance@1cc-consulting.com](mailto:compliance@1cc-consulting.com).

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