In Austria foreign retailers may set up their own recycling systems. They have to fulfil the requirements as laid down in sections 4 and 5 of the Federal Waste Management Act. There is no distinction between foreign or domestic waste collectors or waste recycler. Foreign retailers are not obliged to contact with local recycling companies.See also: Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives, Article 8(1)No discriminatory measures or restrictions on products.