Recital (43)

Since SMEs constitute 99 % of the textile sector, the implementation of an extended producer responsibility scheme for textile, textile-related and footwear products should aim to reduce administrative burdens as much as possible. The fulfilment of the extended producer responsibilities should therefore be exercised collectively by means of producer responsibility organisations, including any state-run producer responsibility organisations established by the Member State concerned, taking up the responsibility on their behalf. Producer responsibility organisations should be subject to authorisation by Member States and document, inter alia, that they have the necessary financial means to cover the costs of the extended producer responsibility obligations. In the case of state-run producer responsibility organisations, as there is no represented producer’s mandate, the requirements provided for in this Directive concerning such mandate should not apply.