1. How do I know if I am affected?
You will be affected by the regulations if you:
- manufacture or import batteries
- manufacture or import electrical
equipment which includes batteries
- are a retailer supplying batteries
to end users
2. Am I a
"Large Producer" or a "Small Producer?"
The regulations deem you to be a Large Producer if you place in excess of a tonne
of portable batteries onto the UK market in a calendar year. You are a small producer
if you place under a tonne onto the market in a calendar year.
3.
I am a "Large Producer" - when do I need to register with a Compliance Scheme?
You must be registered with a Batteries Compliance Scheme (BCS) by October 15th
2009.
4. I am a "small
producer" - what do I need to do?
You will need to contact the Environment Agency and register with them for the compliance
year. They will provide you with all the necessary requirements and inform you of
the data you need to collate.
5. I am a retailer/distributor
of batteries only - do I need to register?
No - however you have other obligations; details of which can be found in our
"Distributors and Retailers" section.
6. Do I need
to include the battery weights in with my WEEE submission too?
No - as of 2010 you will be required to separate out the weights of your batteries
from your WEEE and submit them separately.
7. Why should
I choose Valpak?
Valpak is the largest and longest established producer responsibility scheme in
the UK. We currently assist over 4,000 customers with compliance under both Packaging
and Waste Electrical and Electronic Regulations many of whom will also be affected
by the Batteries Regulations. Valpak intends to seek approval under the Battery
Regulations to guarantee your compliance with the law.
88% of our customers would recommend
Valpak to others*
*average score from 2006 and 2007 independent survey results
carried out across 10% of Valpak's membership - by CJM Research.
8. How can I find
out more?
If you wish to know more information relating to any of the Batteries Regulations,
please contact a technical advisor on
08450 682 572 or email
info@valpak.co.uk
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