What Weeelabex does

The WEEELABEX Organisation (legal name: WEEELABEX Organisation) is an international non-profit certification body headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic, established on 17 April 2013 by twenty-five WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) compliance schemes. It originated from a European Community LIFE Programme-funded project (LIFE07 ENV/B/000041, budget €1,064,600) that ran from 2009 to 2012 under the WEEE Forum. The organization's core function is operating accredited, pan-European certification schemes for WEEE treatment, collection and logistics, and reuse operators, plus a parallel qualification scheme for auditors, all built on full implementation of the CENELEC EN 50625 series of standards and EN 50614. Three certification products anchor the offering: EURo A1801 (auditor/lead auditor/specialist auditor certification), EURo B2101 (accredited treatment operator and collection & logistics operator certification), and EURo AT2101 (non-accredited attestation for small-scale treatment and reuse operators). Supporting services include qualification workshops (general, experience, collection & logistics, reuse, lamp specialist, TEE specialist) and a multilingual documentation library covering ten languages. As of the latest data, WEEELABEX has certified 429 operators and 71 auditors across 19 European countries and has facilitated 2,666 audits, with 22 PROs (Producer Responsibility Organizations) as member-funded stakeholders on the Governing Council.

The organization's revenue model is self-financed and not publicly disclosed, combining recurring PRO membership dues, certification fees for operators and auditors under EURo A1801 and EURo B2101, and professional services revenue from training workshops and webinars. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales: a formal application procedure followed by documentation review, on-site audit, and conformity verification, supported by a network of accredited laboratories (ALS Czech Republic, DEKONTA, Eurofins Umwelt Ost, SGS Multilab) providing depollution and environmental testing. Marketing channels are predominantly direct: the organization's website (www.weeelabex.org), newsletter, workshops/webinars, and industry events. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; detailed fee schedules (e.g., document TQM_04_p14a_WEEELABEX Organisation – Fees for the year 2019) are available on stakeholder request. The organization holds accreditation from the Czech Accreditation Institute (CAI) and is governed through three constituent bodies: the General Assembly (member WEEE systems), the Governing Council (executive body), and the WEEELABEX Office (Secretariat). Headcount is reported in the 1-10 employee range, with the Managing Director role transitioning from Petr Novotný (10+ years tenure) to Jáchym Hořejší on 1 February 2026.

Name

Weeelabex

Legal name

WEEELABEX Organisation

Website

https://weeelabex.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

WEEELABEX is a Prague-based, pan-European non-profit certification body that accredits WEEE treatment operators, collection and logistics operators, and auditors under CENELEC EN 50625 standards, serving 429 certified operators and 71 auditors across 19 countries and 22 Producer Responsibility Organization members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Compliance Certification

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Certified Compliance & Reporting Services (R2/e-Stewards, Audit, ESG) (BPALAIAL)

Keywords

• WEEE certification services
• Treatment operator certification
• Auditor qualification programmes
• Conformity verification auditing
• CENELEC standards implementation

Headquarters

HQ city

Praha

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Collective WEEE systems pay membership fees to fund the WEEELABEX organisation's operations including auditor training, certification processes, and standards development.
2. Certification Fees: Fees charged to auditors and treatment operators for certification, audit, and conformity verification processes under EURo A1801 and EURo B2101 schemes.
3. Training & Workshop Fees: Revenue from qualification workshops for auditors including experience qualification, collection & logistics, reuse, lamp specialist, and TEE specialist workshops.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

WEEELABEX is a pan-European non-profit certification body that operates accredited certification schemes for the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) management industry. It certifies treatment operators, collection & logistics operators, and auditors against the full CENELEC EN 50625 series of standards, conducting conformity verification audits, depollution monitoring, and auditor qualification across 19 European countries. The organization is funded through membership fees from WEEE Collective Systems, certification fees from operators, and training fees from auditor candidates.

Product overview

WEEELABEX is a pan-European certification organization that operates a comprehensive certification ecosystem for the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) management industry. The organization offers three interconnected service lines: (1) the EURo A1801 certification scheme for Auditors, Lead Auditors, and Specialist Auditors; (2) the EURo B2101 accredited certification scheme for Treatment Operators and Collection & Logistics Operators; and (3) the EURo AT2101 non-accredited attestation scheme for Small-Scale Operators. All certification schemes are built upon fully implemented CENELEC standards (EN 50625 series and EN 50614). The organization also provides auditor qualification training through various specialist workshops. As of recent data, WEEELABEX has conducted over 2,666 audits across 19 countries, certifying 429 operators and 71 auditors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WEEELABEX Auditor Certification Scheme (EURo A1801) Accredited certification scheme for WEEELABEX Auditors, Lead Auditors, and Specialist Auditors. The scheme qualifies personnel to conduct conformity verification audits in the field of processing of WEEE across multiple specialist streams (Lamps, TEE, Collection & Logistics, Reuse).
• WEEELABEX Operator Certification Scheme (EURo B2101) Accredited certification scheme for WEEE Treatment Operators, Collection & Logistics Operators, and Preparation for Re-use Operators. Covers treatment process streams including LHA (Large Home Appliances), SHA (Small Home Appliances), CFA (Temperature Exchange Equipment), CRT/FPD (Displays), Lamps, and Photovoltaic panels under CENELEC EN 50625 series standards.
• WEEELABEX Small-Scale Operator Attestation Scheme (EURo AT2101) Non-accredited attestation scheme for Small-Scale Treatment & Re-use Operators who do not meet the full certification requirements of EURo B2101. Provides an accessible certification pathway for smaller WEEE treatment operations.
• Auditor Qualification Workshops & Webinars Training workshops and webinars for auditor qualification including General Qualification Workshop, Experience Qualification Workshop, Collection & Logistics Workshop, Reuse Workshop, Lamp Specialist Workshop, and TEE (Temperature Exchange Equipment) Specialist Workshop for auditor training and qualification under the EURo A1801 scheme.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,666 audits conducted across certified operators
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• WEEE ForumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe WEEE Forum ran the original WEEELABEX project (2009-2012) co-financed by LIFE programme. Lodged final report for European Commission approval. Continues as key stakeholder in WEEELABEX governance and standards development.
• AsekolcoreOthersOne of 22 WEEE compliance scheme members of WEEELABEX organisation. Represents Czech producer responsibility organization contributing to pan-European WEEE certification scheme.
• RecupelcoreOthersBelgian WEEE compliance scheme member of WEEELABEX. Major PRO representing producers meeting producer obligations in Belgium.
• WecyclecoreOthersDutch WEEE compliance scheme member of WEEELABEX organisation. Active in commissioning certified treatment operators and supporting standards implementation.
• EcologiccoreOthersFrench WEEE compliance scheme member of WEEELABEX. Commissions certified operators and participates in governance council.
• ECOTICcoreOthersRomanian WEEE compliance scheme member with representative on WEEELABEX Governing Council. Active in Eastern European WEEE certification.
• ELEKTROWINcoreOthersCzech WEEE compliance scheme member with representative on WEEELABEX Governing Council. Commissions certified treatment operators.
• ECOLÉCcoreOthersSpanish WEEE compliance scheme member of WEEELABEX. Active in Iberian market certification and standards implementation.
• SENS eRecyclingcoreOthersSwiss WEEE compliance scheme member of WEEELABEX. Contributes to certification standards for Swiss and broader European WEEE management.
• SWICO RecyclingcoreOthersSwiss ICT and consumer electronics recycler and WEEE compliance scheme member. Represents Switzerland in WEEELABEX certification ecosystem.
• ERION WEEEcoreOthersItalian WEEE compliance scheme member of WEEELABEX. Represents Italian producer responsibility sector.
• Weee NLcoreOthersDutch WEEE compliance scheme member commissioning certified treatment operators including RIWALD, RENEWI, BORST METALRECYCLING.
• Appliances Recycling S.A.coreOthersGreek WEEE compliance scheme member of WEEELABEX. Commissions certified treatment operators in Greece.
• Eco-systèmescoreOthersFrench WEEE compliance scheme member commissioning certified treatment operators including PAPREC D3E, SA AFM RECYCLAGE.
• CENELECcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean standards organization whose WEEE treatment standards (EN 50625 series) are fully implemented into WEEELABEX accredited certification schemes.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DEKRA: German-based testing, inspection, and certification organization with environmental and product safety services across Europe. Comparable as a broad certification body serving European regulated industries.
• DNV: Independent assurance and certification provider covering environmental management systems and sector-specific conformity assessments. Comparable as a European-headquartered accreditation and certification body.
• Bureau Veritas: Global certification and testing giant offering environmental, quality, and WEEE-related conformity assessment services. Comparable as a third-party certification body serving industrial operators, though not specialized in WEEE-only schemes.
• SGS: World-leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification company. Provides environmental services including WEEE-related verification for treatment operators across Europe.
• TÜV SÜD: International testing, inspection, and certification organization with environmental and product compliance services. Comparable as an accredited certification provider for European regulated industries, including e-waste streams.
• Intertek: Global quality assurance and testing provider with environmental and product certification offerings. Comparable in serving regulated industrial operators with conformity assessment needs.

Direct peers

• SCS Global Services: Independent third-party certification body offering environmental and sustainability certifications including e-waste and recycling-related programs. Comparable as a specialized certification provider for circular economy/recycling operators.
• e-Stewards Initiative: Certification program for e-waste recyclers ensuring responsible recycling of electronics. A direct peer in dedicated WEEE/e-waste certification, with comparable auditor qualification and operator accreditation structure, though U.S./Canada-leaning.
• R2v3 (Responsible Recycling): North American standard for e-waste recycler certification operated by SERI. Most direct peer in concept — a dedicated e-waste/recycler certification scheme with accredited third-party auditors, though geographically U.S./Canada-focused.

Others

• WEEE Forum: Association of 46 producer responsibility organizations for WEEE across Europe. Originating stakeholder of the WEEELABEX project and a partner; not a direct competitor but a key ecosystem participant defining demand for WEEELABEX's certification services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Weeelabexorg

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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