CroatiaThe Hrvatska obrtnička komora (HOK) has requested the European Commission (EC) to simplify the registration process for packaging and packaging waste for small entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals who sell products online across EU member states. In a public consultation on the implementation of the EU Regulation 2025/40 (PPWR), HOK argues that current rules require businesses to register multiple times in different national registers, leading to unnecessary administrative costs. They propose applying the 'once-only' principle, allowing entrepreneurs to submit data once through a single entry point. Additionally, they suggest reducing fixed registration fees for micro and small enterprises and developing a proportional system for authorized representatives. HOK also calls for the establishment of a unified European access point, similar to the VAT One Stop Shop system, to ease compliance for occasional cross-border sellers. The organization warns that high administrative costs could discourage small businesses from selling internationally, undermining the goal of a unified European market.
Bias read (Center): The article presents HOK’s formal request to the EC regarding regulatory simplification for small businesses, which is a policy issue. While the subject is politically charged due to its implications for business regulation and EU policy, the framing remains neutral, presenting HOK’s position as a诉求
