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Global EPR Information Services: Knowledge Database KDB and Sagis

What we do: our global EPR monitoring services

We offer global content analysing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation through our subscription-based platform for WEEE, batteries, packaging, textiles and single-use plastics (SUP), growing every day.

With timely news, jurisdiction reports, organizational reviews, and legal text analysis, users can navigate evolving regulations with ease.

Our searchable databases, Sagis and the Knowledge Database (KDB), offer real-time access to global compliance requirements, allowing you to track obligations across multiple regions tailored to specific waste streams.

Designed for user-friendliness, our solutions empower teams to design sustainable products, meet environmental goals, and save time and resources in managing EPR compliance.

Knowledge Database

What are clients saying?

‘’We have recently engaged with the Knowledge Database to better understand regulations in new and emerging markets. It’s a fantastic resource that has saved us considerable time and effort”.

Wamda Saeid Elsirogi, Senior EMEA Sustainability Regulatory Affairs Manager, CANON

ServicesKDBSAGIS
Comprehensive and easy to use regulatory monitoring information
Analysed texts-no interpretation needed
Chronologically arranged and attractive visualisation and colour coding
Links to original laws and texts
Newsletter about regulatory updates
Preset and granular structure-easy to navigate
Additional waste streams (textiles, fishing gear)
Drafted, published and enforced legislation

Unlock the Future of EPR Compliance with Sagis and the KDB!

One compliance challenge, two solutions-both designed with your needs in mind.

Sagis offers guidance with its comprehensive, colour-coded explanatory analysis connecting the dots of regulatory obligations.

The KDB provides detailed insights, summarizing the regulatory requirements in a fixed and harmonized field structure.

Choose the solution that aligns with your business, or benefit from both for complete coverage!

 

Regions covered:

  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Middle East and Africa
  • North America
  • Latin America and the Caribbean
Global EPR Information Services

What is EPR and why is it important?

Extended Producer Responsibility emerged as a concept in the mid-eighties and was first implemented in Germany from 1991 (for packaging), as a response to the growing problem of excessive packaging waste.

Today we see EPR for multiple waste streams such as waste batteries, waste electronics and textiles.

As an environmental policy approach to tackling the issue, it holds producers accountable for the entire lifecycle of their products. Under EPR regulations, manufacturers, importers, and sellers are required to take responsibility for the collection, recycling, and safe disposal of their products once they reach the end of their useful life.

This framework encourages producers to design products that are more sustainable, recyclable, or reusable, ultimately reducing environmental impact.

Typically producers comply collectively e.g. contracting a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO).

KDB and Sagis key facts

  • 1, 2, or 3 year subscription
  • EPR Legislation for WEEE, Batteries, Packaging
  • 4 eyes principle rule-content is regularly peer-reviewed
  • All information provided in English
  • Excellent platform for facilitating business across the world
  • Offering our customers comprehensive services and skills from a single source

The service can be used as:

Real-Time Monitoring Tool

As monitoring tools, to ensure compliance across all your operations, as our platforms provide continuous updates on EPR regulations.

Expert Reference Hub

Comprehensive reference tools that offer in-depth analysis of specific legal provisions, from navigating available Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs) to understanding financial and environmental obligations across various jurisdictions.

Efficient Training Resource

Fast-track your team’s understanding of complex EPR regulations with our standardized content structure and consistent terminology across all jurisdictions make it easy to onboard new staff, providing them with the knowledge they need to ensure compliance.

Delivered by a Team of Experts

We offer comprehensive and practical tools that continuously capture and provide information on the latest developments and requirements globally.

Today, our team of experts:

  • Speaks multiple languages, including Arabic, Bulgarian, Cantonese, Chinese, Czech, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai and Ukrainian – typically as a native language.
  • Has different complementary backgrounds such as legal, engineering, and environmental science.
  • Is in regular and close contact with authorities to stay informed of upcoming and latest changes.
  • Understands producer needs having worked at environmental departments of international brands.
  • Adjusts the tracking scope and content regularly based on producer needs and on the feedback from our colleagues.
  • Has access to the operational experience of Landbell Group colleagues in the field.
  • Understands local challenges from engaging in waste management-related projects in low- and middle-income countries globally.

What are the consequences of non-compliance?

Non-compliance with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations can lead to several financial, legal, operational and reputational consequences for producers.

As the global emphasis on sustainability and responsible waste management continues to grow, adherence to EPR obligations is becoming increasingly critical for business success.

Key repercussions include:

Financial penalties: Producers may face substantial fines and penalties for failing to meet EPR requirements.

Legal Consequences: Non-compliance can result in legal actions, including lawsuits from regulatory bodies or even private citizens.

Reputational Damage: Consumers increasingly favor brands that demonstrate environmental responsibility and non-compliance may lead to negative public perception, loss of customer trust and decreased sales.

Market Access Restrictions: Non-compliant producers may be barred from some regions from selling their products. These restrictions can limit market opportunities and adversely affect business growth, particularly in countries with stringent EPR laws.

Increased scrutiny: Companies that fail to comply may attract increased scrutiny from regulatory authorities.