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Poland WEEE Registration (BDO)

A practical guide to Poland WEEE Registration (BDO) for electronics sold in Poland: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Producers and importers of electrical and electronic equipment; Distance sellers shipping electronics into Poland

Authority

Ministry of Climate and Environment; marshal offices (BDO)

Legal basis

Act on waste electrical and electronic equipment of 11 September 2015

Local representative

A Polish entity or authorised representative is required

Timeline

Registration before first placement; periodic reporting

Cost

Scheme fees depend on equipment group and volume

If you do not comply

Fines and sales restrictions

Who needs this

Producers and importers of electrical and electronic equipment
Distance sellers shipping electronics into Poland

Documents you need

BDO register entry for WEEE
Compliance scheme membership
Volume reports by equipment group
Collection and recycling evidence

Compliance checklist

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BDO register entry for WEEE
Compliance scheme membership
Volume reports by equipment group
Collection and recycling evidence

How to comply

Register in BDO for WEEE
Join a WEEE compliance organisation
Report equipment volumes by group
Finance collection and recycling
Display the crossed-out bin symbol

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: Poland WEEE Registration (BDO) — Poland
Product category: Electronics
Authority: Ministry of Climate and Environment; marshal offices (BDO)
Legal basis: Act on waste electrical and electronic equipment of 11 September 2015

Documents we already have:
  1. BDO register entry for WEEE
  2. Compliance scheme membership
  3. Volume reports by equipment group
  4. Collection and recycling evidence

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Poland WEEE Registration (BDO) in Poland?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Registration before first placement; periodic reporting.

Scheme fees depend on equipment group and volume.

Common rejection reasons

Missing BDO WEEE entry
Equipment grouped incorrectly
Late volume reports
No collection evidence

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.