Authorised Representative Services for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Compliance in Spain
Comprehensive support for foreign producers in complying with Spanish Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations, including legal representation, producer registration, submission of mandatory declarations and ongoing administrative support for companies placing products on the Spanish market.
Following the entry into force of Spanish Royal Decree 1055/2022 on packaging and packaging waste, together with the regulations governing waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), companies not established in Spain are required, where applicable, to appoint an Authorised Representative responsible for fulfilling their obligations under the Extended Producer Responsibility framework.
Tedalian Enterprise Services has established a specialised practice providing comprehensive EPR compliance services for foreign producers exporting their products to Spain. Our objective is to take responsibility for the administrative processes involved and ensure that our clients operate in full compliance with Spanish environmental regulations, enabling them to develop sales in Spain without the need to establish their own local administrative structures.
Tedalian currently provides Authorised Representative services to producers from Poland, Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands and Turkey, representing companies across a wide range of industries — from packaging and consumer goods to electrical and electronic equipment, home furnishings, lighting and e-commerce.
Our services cover the complete process of integrating a foreign producer into the Spanish EPR system. During the initial stage, we prepare the documentation required to appoint Tedalian as the client’s Authorised Representative, arrange the necessary powers of attorney and manage the conclusion of agreements with the relevant collective Extended Producer Responsibility schemes (SCRAP), particularly Ecoembes for packaging waste management.
The next stage involves registering the producer with the Register of Product Producers (Registro de Productores de Producto) administered by the Spanish Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO). As part of this service, we prepare the required documentation, complete the producer’s electronic registration and manage communication with the relevant public authorities.
A key element of our service is the ongoing management of producers’ reporting obligations. Tedalian prepares and submits annual declarations concerning packaging placed on the Spanish market to both Ecoembes and MITECO, covering household, commercial and industrial packaging. For producers of electrical and electronic equipment, we also manage the relevant registration and reporting obligations associated with WEEE in accordance with applicable Spanish regulations.
As most foreign producers do not have their own administrative infrastructure in Spain, our services also cover the procedures required to establish their identification and digital access before Spanish public authorities. Tedalian assists clients in obtaining a Spanish Tax Identification Number (NIF) for non-resident entities and coordinates the issuance of the digital certificates required for electronic communication with the Spanish administration. We support companies throughout the digital identification process, including the preparation of notarised powers of attorney, obtaining the necessary identification numbers for company representatives and configuring digital certificates that enable electronic registration, reporting and submission of declarations.
In parallel, we provide advisory support to companies entering the Spanish market for the first time. This includes training on EPR obligations, assistance with packaging classification, preparation of initial declarations, support in using Ecoembes platforms and guidance on the interpretation of Spanish environmental regulations. This approach gives our clients a clear understanding of their responsibilities and enables them to manage selected processes internally in the future while continuing to benefit from Tedalian’s specialist support.
Scope of Services
- acting as an Authorised Representative for foreign producers in Spain,
- registration of producers with the Register of Product Producers (MITECO),
- management of agreements with collective EPR schemes (SCRAP), particularly Ecoembes,
- preparation and submission of annual packaging declarations to Ecoembes and MITECO,
- management of EPR obligations relating to electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE),
- obtaining a Spanish Tax Identification Number (NIF) for foreign entities,
- coordination of digital certificates required for electronic communication with Spanish public authorities,
- representation of clients before Spanish public authorities and institutions,
- ongoing regulatory and administrative advisory support concerning EPR obligations,
- support with initial registrations and preparation of the first environmental declarations.
Project Outcomes
Through its specialised Authorised Representative service, Tedalian enables foreign producers to place products on the Spanish market in compliance with applicable environmental regulations. Clients benefit from a single point of contact responsible for coordinating their administrative, registration and reporting requirements, significantly reducing the risk of compliance errors, minimising the organisational burden and allowing their teams to focus on developing commercial activities in Spain.
This service has become one of the key pillars of Tedalian Enterprise Services and demonstrates the company’s expertise in international regulatory advisory, support for foreign businesses and comprehensive management of Extended Producer Responsibility obligations in Spain. By combining local regulatory knowledge with hands-on administrative support, Tedalian provides international producers with a reliable framework for maintaining compliance and developing their long-term presence in the Spanish market.