Can I keep my existing PRO or system participation agreement after appointing AuthoriseMe?
In many cases, an existing Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) or system participation agreement can remain in place after AuthoriseMe is appointed as your Authorised Representative. Appointing an Authorised Representative does not automatically mean that an existing licensing agreement must be cancelled or replaced.
Where the existing setup can continue to be used under the applicable national rules, we work with that setup rather than creating a duplicate arrangement. This is important to avoid duplicate licensing or unnecessary additional fees.
However, several countries are still implementing the Authorised Representative requirements or adapting their national legislation, registers and PRO procedures. In some countries, the final setup may therefore require a new or amended PRO agreement in which AuthoriseMe is reflected as the Authorised Representative.
If this becomes necessary for your country, we will inform you and explain the required next steps. Please do not cancel an existing PRO agreement before the country-specific setup has been confirmed.
These answers give general orientation on EPR and Authorised Representative requirements. They are not a binding legal assessment of an individual business model. National implementation and individual supply chains differ; the setup that applies to you is confirmed during onboarding.
Related questions
- Do I need to register myself in the national EPR register?
- Do I need to register myself, or does AuthoriseMe register me?
- I already have an EPR registration or PRO contract. Do I need to start again?
- I already have an EPR registration number. Will I need a new one when I appoint an Authorised Representative?
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