Regulatory references
A selection of official sources on LE Consulting's main areas of activity.
The applicable obligations must be assessed in relation to the product, the role of the company and the target market.
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT – WEEE
Directive 2012/19/EU regulates the management of waste electrical and electronic equipment. In Italy, the national reference is Legislative Decree 49/2014 and subsequent amendments.
Producers' obligations include, as appropriate, registration in the WEEE Register, reporting the quantities placed on the market, and financing WEEE management.
See the European Commission's information on WEEE
BATTERIES AND BATTERY WASTE
Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 regulates batteries and related waste throughout their life cycle, with different requirements and deadlines.
It distinguishes five categories: portable batteries, light transport (LMT), starting, lighting and ignition (SLI), industrial and electric vehicle batteries.
It introduces progressive requirements for sustainability, safety, labelling and information, in addition to registration obligations, extended producer responsibility and end-of-life management.
For some categories, it also provides a digital battery passport. The requirements must be verified based on the category, the battery's characteristics, and the company's role in the supply chain.
LE Consulting assists companies in identifying applicable obligations and managing environmental registrations and compliance.
See Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 on batteries
PACKAGING AND PACKAGING WASTE
Regulation (EU) 2025/40 introduces the new European framework for packaging and packaging waste, with provisions applicable according to different deadlines.
The obligations concern, among other aspects, the characteristics of packaging, information and labelling, waste prevention and extended producer responsibility.
Companies must verify compliance in the countries where they place packaged products on the market, taking into account their role and marketing methods.
See Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging
TEXTILES AND FOOTWEAR
Directive (EU) 2025/1892 amends European legislation on waste and provides for extended producer responsibility systems for certain textile and footwear products.
The obligations and related deadlines must be verified based on the provisions adopted in individual countries.
LE Consulting assists companies in preparing for EPR requirements in the textile sector and in assessing the markets involved.
SWISS
The marketing of products and waste management in Switzerland require a review of national regulations.
The official reference sources are the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) and the Fedlex standard collection.
Visit the FOEN website – Waste
Consult Swiss regulations on FedEx
WHAT OBLIGATIONS APPLY TO YOUR BUSINESS?
LE Consulting helps you identify environmental compliance requirements for the products you sell and the countries in which you operate.
Contact us for an assessment of your needs.