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BattG vs. EU Battery Regulation: The Compliance Guide for Manufacturers
While the German Battery Act (BattG) set the national standard for registration, take-back, and recycling for many years, the EU Battery Regulation

Penalties for Non-Compliance With BattG: What You Need to Know
Understanding the risks of ignoring the German Battery Act (BattG) is essential for any business placing batteries on the German

Common compliance errors under Germany’s Single-Use Plastics Fund Act (EWKFondsG)
The Single-Use Plastics Fund Act (EWKFondsG) has fundamentally changed the rules of the game for manufacturers and importers in Germany.

The EWKFondsG: Germany’s path to a circular economy
With the Single-Use Plastics Fund Act (EWKFondsG), Germany is setting a decisive milestone in environmental protection. The law follows the

Compliance check: The most common mistakes under the Packaging Act (VerpackG)
The German Packaging Act places obligations on manufacturers and online retailers. Anyone who places packaging on the market in Germany

Germany’s New Single-Use Plastics Regulation 2025: Changes and Impacts
Germany is tightening the screws on single-use plastics in 2025. Building on EU-wide rules and earlier national measures, the new

Compliance Guide: Single-Use Plastics Fund Act (EWKFondsG) & SUP Regulation for Manufacturers
Compliance guide to the Single-Use Plastics Fund Act (EWKFondsG) Plastics regulation has evolved from a niche issue to a management

How SMEs Can Complete Germany’s Packaging Law Registration on a Budget
Entering the German market is attractive—but it comes with clear environmental responsibilities. The Packaging Act (Verpackungsgesetz, “VerpackG”) requires companies that

Germany’s Packaging Act and EU Environmental Rules: How Companies Can Comply with Both
The EU framework in brief While VerpackG sets Germany-specific procedures, it implements and goes beyond EU initiatives, chiefly: Packaging

The Most Common Compliance Mistakes—and What’s Really Going Wrong
Skipping or Delaying LUCID Registration What happens: Products are barred from sale; marketplaces and retailers may delist you immediately. Root

Germany’s Packaging Act 2025 Update: What Changes for B2C vs. B2B Companies
Why 2025 matters Germany’s Packaging Act (VerpackG) keeps evolving to push higher recycling rates and align with EU goals. In

Amazon Will Subsidy to Chinese Sellers Registering for Battery in the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, and Ireland!
Chinese sellers on Amazon’s Netherlands, Poland, Ireland, and Sweden platforms, please check your inbox immediately to see if you have

Retailers, take note: First a take-back obligation, then a sales ban on vapes?
The year 2026 marks a turning point for disposable e-cigarettes. Anyone still selling vapes today needs to prepare for three

🔋Quick FAQ: From the German BattG to the new BattDG & the Battery Passport!
The new EU Battery Regulation and the German Battery Implementation Act (BattDG) have significantly tightened the rules governing the placing

🔋 The New Battery Law of 2026: What Businesses Need to Know Now
The battery market is changing rapidly—and so are the legal regulations. Anyone selling batteries, rechargeable batteries, or devices with built-in

The digital battery passport is coming!
Starting in February 2027, the EU Battery Passport will become mandatory! It is much more than just a label.

The Digital Product Passport (DPP): The most important facts at a glance
Imagine scanning a QR code on your new washing machine and immediately finding out: Where did the steel used in

The end of non-removable batteries!
The end of permanently installed batteries! The era of permanently bonded batteries is coming to an end. The requirement

EPR compliance from a single source: your full-service partner ECOPV-EU
EPR compliance is becoming increasingly complex—we make it simple. Whether it’s ElektroG, BattDG, or PPWR: ECOPV-EU has been your expert

Quick FAQ: Latest news on the ElektroG & ElektroG4
The Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act is being tightened. With ElektroG4, new obligations will be imposed on manufacturers, online shops,

Bye-bye, mini shampoo: The end of an era in hotel bathrooms!
Who hasn’t packed the little bottles of shower gel from the hotel bathroom as a souvenir? That will soon be

ElektroG4 compact: The update for 2026
The ElektroG (Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act) has regulated the disposal of technical waste since 2005. The new ElektroG4 amendment,

Quick FAQ: Packaging Act & PPWR
The transition from the German Packaging Act (VerpackG) to the new EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) will bring far-reaching changes for
Quick FAQ: Single-Use Plastics Fund Act (EWKFondsG): Everything you need to know right now!
The regulatory requirements for manufacturers and distributors of single-use plastic products reached a new level in 2026. After years of