Glossary

Economic Operators are businesses handling products from creation to disposal, following rules to reduce waste, promote recycling, and support a circular, sustainable economy.

An end user is the person or group who uses a product and whose choices impact waste, recycling, and sustainability, playing a key role in supporting circular economy goals.

Placing on the market" means when a product is first sold or offered, triggering rules for safety, environmental standards, and producer responsibility to support recycling and reduce waste.

GS1 EPCIS tracks packaging from production to disposal, boosting supply chain transparency, aiding recycling, ensuring regulation compliance, and supporting a circular, sustainable economy.

An Authorised Representative ensures products meet local environmental, safety, and recycling laws, supporting sustainability, protecting consumers, and helping companies follow regulations smoothly.

R-Cycle uses digital product passports with QR codes to share packaging info, making plastic recycling easier, improving material quality, and supporting a circular economy across Europe.

Distributors in EPR ensure products reach consumers and support recycling by guiding disposal, reporting data, funding waste management, and advising on eco-friendly design for circularity.

An importer under EPR brings products into a country and shares responsibility for managing their waste, helping fund recycling and reduce pollution for a cleaner environment.

EMAS helps organizations reduce environmental impact by managing resources, cutting waste, setting clear goals, and sharing progress publicly, boosting sustainability and cost savings.