Suspending the application of the rules on extended producer responsibility for waste, waste electrical and electronical equipment and single use plastic waste (Omnibus VIII on environmental legislation)
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Last active 16 Jun 2026
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What this bill does
In plain terms: what it changes and who it affects.
This bill lets EU-based producers avoid appointing local representatives for certain waste responsibility schemes in other Member States until 2035.
Who it affects
It affects EU-based producers selling textiles, footwear, electrical and electronic equipment, and single-use plastic products across borders. Small and medium-sized businesses selling in multiple Member States are especially affected.
Core of the proposal
- Suspends mandatory authorised representatives for specified extended producer responsibility schemes until 1 January 2035.
- Allows EU-based producers to keep existing representatives or choose not to appoint one.
- Covers waste rules for textiles and footwear, WEEE, and single-use plastic products.
- Keeps Member State safeguards for third-country producers, including representatives or alternative enforcement.
Key provisions
- Takes effect
- The Directive enters into force on the twentieth day following publication in the Official Journal.
- Transitional law
- Member States must transpose the Directive within 12 months after its entry into force; the suspension lasts until 1 January 2035.
Articles changed · 3 across 3 laws
- Directive 2008/98/EC (32008L0098)
- art. 22a(3): suspends application until 1 January 2035
- Directive 2012/19/EU (32012L0019)
- art. 17(2): suspends application until 1 January 2035
- Directive (EU) 2019/904 (32019L0904)
- art. 8(7): suspends application until 1 January 2035
Latest update
16 Jun 2026The most recent development in this bill's progress.
1st reading – European Parliament → 1st reading – European Parliament
1st reading – European Parliament → 1st reading – European Parliament
Documents
1 recentSourcesOEILEUR-LexEU Law Tracker