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Since 16 January 2023, importers have been required to enter the registration numbers from the WEEE and batteries register into the joint system of customs and SOIVRE before importing their electrical equipment and batteries from third countries into Spain. This ensures an automatic check that detects the absence of a registration in any case. In addition, conformity with ROHS must be proven by documentation accompanying the product. Only after confirmation of conformity by SOIVRE may customs proceed with the release for free circulation.

Spanish authority checks registration of producers of packaged products, the Visible Fee for disposal costs of packaging and the information on return to collection points of municipalities, distributors and producers.

The agreed rules and regulations will cover the entire life cycle of batteries, from design to end of life, and will apply to all types of batteries sold in the EU: conventional portable batteries, batteries for light transport vehicles (powering wheeled vehicles such as electric scooters and bicycles), automotive batteries (providing power for vehicle starting, lighting or ignition), traction batteries for powering electric road vehicles and industrial batteries (energy storage in private or domestic environments, for propulsion in rail or air transport and shipping). Negotiators agreed on stricter requirements to make batteries more sustainable, powerful and durable.

To encourage reuse or refilling of packaging, companies must offer consumers a certain percentage of their products in reusable or refillable packaging, e.g. eCommerce deliveries. Moreover, some packaging formats are standardised, and clear labelling of reusable packaging is prescribed. To decisively address unnecessary packaging, certain packaging is prohibited.