I already have an EPR registration or PRO contract. Do I need to start again?

Usually not. Existing EPR registrations and PRO agreements are taken into account and generally do not need to be replaced solely because an Authorised Representative is appointed, provided the existing setup can continue to be used under the applicable national rules.

For example, if you already have a valid PRO agreement, the licensing arrangement can often remain in place while AuthoriseMe handles the Authorised Representative and registration-related elements. We will usually ask you to provide evidence of the existing registration or PRO participation so that duplicate registrations or licensing can be avoided where possible.

However, several countries are still implementing the Authorised Representative requirements or adapting their national legislation and administrative procedures. The required setup may therefore change. In some countries, it may become necessary to establish a new PRO agreement in which AuthoriseMe is reflected as the Authorised Representative or otherwise integrated into the compliance setup.

If such a change is required for your country, we will inform you and explain the necessary next steps. The same applies to existing registration numbers: depending on the country, they may remain valid, need to be updated or, in some cases, need to be replaced as part of the Authorised Representative setup.