Organisation and By-laws

On 1 January 2009 WEEE-System changed its name into DPA-System (Danish Producer Responsibility System) due to the fact that on this date the organization also became in charge of establishment and operation of the producer responsibility register and administrative systems regarding end-of-life batteries (BAT) and end-of-life vehicles (ELV).

DPA-System is managed by a board consisting of eight members appointed by the Minister for the Environment recommended by seven branch associations. The chairman of the board is appointed by the Minister for the Environment.

The board of DPA-System consists of the following persons:

Ole Sohn, Chairman Karin Klitgaard, Head of Environmental relations, Confederation of Danish Industry, Vice-Chairman Frederik Madsen, Director, Battery Association Gunni Mikkelsen, Director, Danish Car Importers Association Henrik Egede, Director, Home Appliances Denmark Henrik Hyltoft, Market Director, Danish Chamber of Commerce Vibeke Myrtue Jensen, Environmental Policy Advisor, The Danish Consumer Council Willy Goldby, Director, Danish Electricity Association / Association of Manufacturers and Importers of Lighting Equipment

Director Johnny Bøwig has been appointed by the board to be in charge of daily management of DPA-System.

Information about DPA-System activities can be found in the annual reports (Danish only).