Question 4 of 21 · Company
What type of company are you?
Whoever places the product on the EU market is responsible for the passport. A brand having products made by third parties under its own name is usually considered the manufacturer. You can select more than one role.
Possible answers
- Manufacturer
You make the product, or have it made, and place it on the market under your name.
E.g. a company making batteries in its own plant.- Brand
You sell products made by others under your brand: in regulatory terms you are usually the manufacturer.
E.g. a fashion brand producing through external workshops.- Importer
You place products made outside the EU on the EU market.
E.g. a company importing electronics from Asia.- Distributor
You resell to other businesses products already placed on the market by others.
E.g. an electrical wholesaler.- Retailer
You sell to end consumers, in store or online.
E.g. a retail chain or an online shop.- Other
A role other than those listed.
E.g. remanufacturer, repairer, online marketplace.
Legal references
- Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 (ESPR), Article 2 (definitions): distinguishes manufacturer, importer, distributor and dealer. Passport obligations fall mainly on whoever places the product on the EU market.
- A brand having products made by third parties under its own name is usually considered the manufacturer.
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