Global Overview of WEEE EPR Obligations
Whitepaper Overview
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment places the onus on producers to manage the environmental impacts of their products throughout their entire lifecycle, especially at the end of life. Obligations may vary by country, making it essential for industries to stay informed about the extensive regulatory framework to ensure compliance and support sustainability goals.
This whitepaper provides a comprehensive overview of regulatory developments on WEEE EPR frameworks across various regions and countries in Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania, highlighting obligations to producers and identifying special considerations and emerging trends that companies must be aware of.
This Whitepaper Covers:
- The WEEE Directive
- Scope
- Obligations for producers
- Revision of the WEEE Directive: New Circular Economy Act
- WEEE EPR comparative chart covering:
- Europe: United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway
- North America: California, New York, Quebec, Ontario, Mexico City
- South America: Brazil, Colombia, Chile
- Asia and Oceania: India, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia
- Africa: Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya
*This whitepaper was originally published on 11th June 2025, and was updated on 25th May 2026. Further regulatory developments may have occurred after publication. To keep up-to-date with the latest compliance news, sign up to our newsletter.
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