EPR stands for Extended Producer Responsibility. This system covers the obligations of companies that place specified products or packaged products on the market.

Under environmental legislation, a producer is not always limited to the company that physically manufactures a product. Depending on how sales are organised, the relevant obligations may also apply to an importer, online seller, supplier or another entity making products available on a particular market.

In Poland, EPR obligations are regulated separately for different product groups. They may apply to packaged products, electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators, as well as other products covered by environmental legislation.

TERRA reviews the types of products, the packaging used and the sales model, and helps identify the appropriate scope of registration and reporting.

BDO is the Polish Database on Products and Packaging and Waste Management. The system includes a register of entities subject to specified environmental obligations and modules used for submitting reports.

If a foreign company’s activities are subject to entry in the BDO register, the registration must be completed before the company begins the activities covered by this obligation.

The scope of the entry should correspond to the company’s actual activities on the Polish market. A company placing packaged products on the market may require a different registration scope from a business selling electrical equipment, batteries or several product groups at the same time.

TERRA supports foreign companies in obtaining an entry in the BDO register and updating an existing entry. We help determine the correct scope of activity and prepare the documentation required for registration. Once registered, the company receives an individual BDO registration number. Online marketplaces may require this number to be provided or confirmed in connection with the sale of products on the Polish market.

A foreign company subject to EPR obligations may be required to provide information about the products and packaging placed on the Polish market. Reporting obligations may cover packaging, electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators.

The scope of reporting depends on the types of products, the sales model and the areas of activity included in the company’s BDO registration. Companies offering several product groups may need to include their data in different sections of the report.

TERRA prepares and submits BDO reports based on information provided by the client. We help organise the data received, allocate it to the relevant reporting areas and determine which information should be included in the report.

Our services are intended for foreign companies that sell or plan to sell products on the Polish market. They are particularly relevant to companies that:

• sell online and deliver products to Poland,
• sell products through online marketplaces,
• supply products to Polish consumers or businesses,
• sell packaged products,
• offer electrical and electronic equipment, batteries or accumulators,
• need a BDO registration number,
• have been asked to confirm their registration or compliance with environmental obligations in Poland.

Packaging is one of the most common areas covered by extended producer responsibility. The relevant obligations may apply to sales packaging as well as grouped and transport packaging.

The type and weight of the packaging material and the way the product reaches the Polish market are important. A single product may use several types of packaging, all of which should be properly considered when determining the scope of obligations and preparing the report.

TERRA assists foreign companies with registration for packaging and packaged products. We also prepare annual reports concerning the weight of packaging placed on the Polish market.

The scope of reporting is determined based on the nature of the company’s activities and the sales and packaging data provided by the client.

The sale of electrical and electronic equipment in Poland may be subject to obligations relating to waste electrical and electronic equipment, commonly referred to as WEEE.

The scope of registration and reporting depends on factors such as the type and intended use of the equipment, its power source, the sales channel and the category of user. Correctly assigning the product to the appropriate equipment category is essential.

TERRA supports foreign companies in determining the correct scope of BDO registration and preparing reports concerning equipment placed on the Polish market.

Environmental obligations may apply to batteries and accumulators sold separately, as well as batteries or accumulators incorporated into equipment.

TERRA assists in determining the appropriate scope of BDO registration and preparing reports concerning batteries and accumulators placed on the Polish market.

A single product may be subject to several EPR areas at the same time. For example, an electronic device containing a battery and sold in packaging may need to be included in registration and reporting for packaging, electrical and electronic equipment, and batteries.

In such cases, we analyse the product as a whole and help ensure that all relevant areas are properly covered.

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TERRA may act on behalf of a foreign company in matters relating to BDO registration and the submission of BDO reports in Poland.

On the basis of the authorisation granted, we can communicate with the relevant authorities and organisations and submit documents relating to registration, updates to the BDO entry and reporting.

Our services for foreign companies may include:

• analysis of environmental obligations in Poland,
• registration of a foreign company in BDO,
• updates to the scope of an existing BDO entry,
• registration for packaging and packaged products,
• registration for electrical and electronic equipment,
• registration for batteries and accumulators,
• preparation and submission of BDO reports,
• preparation and submission of overdue reports for previous reporting periods,
• representation in matters relating to registration and reporting.

The scope of the service is determined individually based on the company’s activities and the products it sells on the Polish market.

Polish environmental legislation establishes separate obligations for different product groups. Proper support for a foreign company requires determining the correct scope of registration and reporting, as well as effective communication with Polish institutions.

TERRA combines knowledge of Polish environmental regulations with experience in supporting companies engaged in international sales.

We help identify the company’s obligations, complete the appropriate registration and prepare and submit the required reports. We represent clients within the agreed scope and communicate with Polish institutions in matters relating to BDO.

Does your company sell or plan to sell products on the Polish market? It is worth checking in advance which environmental obligations apply to the products and packaging you offer.

Contact TERRA. We will review the scope of your activities and propose the appropriate service. We assist with registration and the preparation of the required reports.