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EU Battery Compliance Guide: Key Requirements for Market Access
In the European Union, compliance with battery and accumulator regulations is crucial for businesses placing batteries on the market. The
Global Negotiations on Plastic Pollution: Next Round Begins in Geneva
From August 5 to 14, 2025, the international community will gather in Geneva to resume negotiations on a Global Treaty
Urgent Notice: Both Batteries and Packaging Must Be Registered to Obtain a Polish BDO Number
Urgent Notice from BDO Office According to the current Polish regulations on electrical equipment, batteries, and packaging materials, Polish authorities
Which Businesses Need to Understand the German Packaging Act?
Why the German Packaging Act Matters The German Packaging Act (VerpackG) came into effect to ensure that businesses take responsibility
Urgent Amazon Seller Alert: EU Battery Law Compliance Deadline Approaching
Scope of Application This regulation applies to both standalone batteries and batteries incorporated into products. Effective August 18, 2025, Amazon
What is the German Recycling Act?
Germany is widely recognized for its rigorous environmental policies, particularly in the realm of recycling and waste management. The German
VerpackG vs. BattG vs. ElektroG: Understanding the Differences and Compliance Needs
As environmental regulations tighten across Europe, manufacturers and online sellers targeting the German market must understand their legal obligations under
Can eBay Sellers Ship to Germany?
Yes, eBay sellers can ship to Germany, but doing so requires more than just selecting a shipping carrier. To comply
EU Battery Compliance – non-European manufacturer
As a company outside of Europe aiming to enter the EU market, it is important to understand the various regulations
Poland’s BDO Waste Registry: Critical Updates for International Businesses
Since January 1, 2020, there have been significant changes in Poland’s waste management regulations that affect all companies dealing with
Understanding Single-Use Plastic (SUP): Regulations and Responsibilities in Germany
Plastic pollution has become one of the most urgent environmental issues of our time. Among the key contributors to this
How to avoid product bans and fines
To establish their products on the German market, it is very important that all electrical products are properly registered, especially
🔋New as of January 1: Why the counter model makes waste disposal safer now
As of January 1, 2026, a significant change has taken effect at all municipal recycling centers and collection points in
Solar Panels: What Manufacturers Need to Know About the 72-Hour Window
Since October 2015, PV modules have been subject to the WEEE Directive. The biggest challenge here is the tight timeframe
Design for Recycling: A package’s fate is determined at the moment of its creation ♻️
Multi-layer composite films that cannot be separated. Labels that contaminate plastic. Black packaging that sorting systems cannot detect. All of
🔋The 5 battery categories under the BattDG
The regulatory landscape for batteries has undergone a fundamental transformation. The old Battery Act (BattG) of 2009, which distinguished between
No more “empty air”: PPWR puts an end to wasted space!
We’ve all been there: you order a small charging cable and end up with a box the size of a
♻️ Global Recycling Day: What’s it all about?
Last week was Global Recycling Day – but what exactly are we celebrating? World Recycling Day is an annual international
Single-use plastics: Germany tightens regulations – what matters in 2026 🌍
Plastic is everywhere. In every supermarket, at every coffee stand, in every bag. And that’s exactly the problem. The extent:
WEEE Check: An Overview of the 6 Categories
WEEE categories determine your obligations—and whether your registration with the ear Foundation is truly legally compliant. Under the “Open Scope”
PPWR & VerpackDG
Compliance has long been mandatory – it determines market access. While many are still grappling with Germany’s Packaging Act (VerpackG),
☀️ Solar Panels: What You Need to Know
The solar industry is the backbone of the energy transition. However, from a regulatory standpoint, manufacturers and importers of photovoltaic
PPWR: Why B2B Companies Need to Act Now
For a long time, packaging regulations primarily applied to the consumer market (B2C). Industrial and transport packaging were subject to
What exactly is the OfH?
The new Battery Act Implementation Act (BattDG), which has been in effect since October 7, 2025, has fundamentally redefined the