Since last year, the Swiss WEEE take back system SENS has been gradually replacing the former term “ARF” (advance recycling fee) with “ARC” (advance recycling contribution). This change reflects the fact that “fee” is typically used in government-mandated systems, whereas SENS operates as a privately funded foundation.
As such, it does not charge fees but collects contributions — making “ARC” the more accurate and legally appropriate term.
SENS will now use the term “ARC” in all official documents and communications. They kindly ask that you update your own materials and systems accordingly, at your convenience — there is no urgent deadline.
We have already made this information available for all our clients in the customer portal. If you have any questions regarding EPR compliance in Switzerland, feel free to contact the Go4Recycling team anytime.