Please get in touch, and we will answer any questions you might have on EPR and WEEE in Norway:
sales@norsirk.no Phone: +47 4000 4201
Who offers Authorised Representative services in Norway?
WEEE-Rep Norway, owned by Elretur, is a founding partner of Weee Europe.
By appointing us as Weee-representative and EPR-partner in Norway, you are ensured compliance with all take-back regulations for electronic- and electrical products (Weee), packaging and batteries in Norway.
What is the Weee2 directive, and does it apply in EFTA countries?
The Weee directive dictates requirements for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in Europe and EFTA states alike.
Our network of European EPR-partners is presented here: weee-europe.com
Read about the Weee directive and other relevant laws here: weee-europe.com Relevant Laws
What laws and regulations apply in Norway?
How does the take-back system in Norway work?
In Norway, WEEE-Rep Norway offers an all in one take-back system for both Weee-Products and batteries and packaging. All over the country, we have long running and proven partnerships with the best players in the market.
How will I be charged in Norway?
Based on reported amounts there will be issued one single fee on a yearly basis.
WEEE-Rep Norway offers a reporting dashboard, Norsirkportalen, with realtime insight 24/7.
How is reporting on Weee compliance organised and designed?
Our reporting dashboard gives access to realtime reporting and statistics. The required reporting is automatically submitted to the authorities on applicable deadlines.
Which products are included in the WEEE regulation?
Category
- Heating and cooling appliances
- Televisions, screens and monitors over 100 cm2
- Lightning equipment
- Electric and electronical equipment longer than 50cm
- Electric and electronical equipment measuring less than 50cm
6. Small IT and telecommunication equipment
7. Large industrial equipment
8. Large industrial cables
What are the thwo extra categories included in Norway?
The following categories are added to the Norwegian list:
- Large industrial equipment
- large industrial cables
Do I have to register in every EU/EFTA country?
Registration and reporting takes place at individual Member State level. No single organisation can provide European-wide compliance. Therefore it is still necessary to register in every country.
WEEE-Rep Norway is a founding member of WEEE Europe and a member of weee-forum.org – have a look and find your Authorised Representatives for the rest of Europe.
List of definitions
ARF: Advanced Recycling Fees / Administration Flat Fee
Authorised Representative: WEEE rep for each European country, like EPR Norway.
EPA: Environmental Protection Agency in Norway – Norwegian Environment Agency, a government agency under the Ministry of Climate and Environment.
EPR: Extended Producer Responsibility – Utvidet produsentansvar in Norwegian.
ERP: European Recycling Platform.
PoM: Products placed on the market.
RoHS: Also known as Lead-Free, stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances. RoHS, also known as Directive 2002/95/EC, originated in the European Union and restricts the use of six hazardous materials found in electrical and electronic products.
Take-back solutions: Services and routines for recycling waste.
vEMC: Verification of visible Environmental Management Costs (vEMC) that are applicable to WEEE
Waste Classifier: Waste is listed and categorised, Norway has three extra.
WEEE/WEEE2: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
WEELABEX / CENELEC standards: WEEE Label of Excellence / European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization provide European standards.
Sales and Support Norsirk AS
WEEE-Rep Norway
Email: sales@norsirk.no
Company Phone: +4740004102
Postal address:
Norsirk AS
Postboks 6454 Etterstad,
0605 Oslo
Visitor’s Address:
Innspurten 1A
0663 Oslo
