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Fast Tech & E-Waste: The New Trend & EU Laws for 2027
The principle of fast fashion – rapid production, low prices, short lifespan – is increasingly taking hold in the electronics

PPWR: The EU Declaration of Conformity becomes mandatory
Effective August 12, 2026, the EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) will apply directly. In addition to EPR compliance (such as LUCID

Germany Finalizes Its Packaging Law: The VerpackDG has passed the Bundesrat
On July 10, 2026, the Bundesrat adopted the new Packaging Law Implementation Act (VerpackDG). The German Bundestag had previously passed

EUNR publishes first guideline on the definition of a manufacturer under the PPWR
The European Union of Packaging Registers (EUNR) has published its first guideline on the interpretation of the PPWR. The focus

PFAS in Food Packaging: Health Risks & Impact from PPWR
Grease- and water-repellent food packaging – such as fast-food wrappers, french fry bags, or pizza boxes – often contains PFAS.

EPR Poland: Key Requirements for Batteries, WEEE, and Packaging
The Polish Ministry of the Environment and the relevant authorities are strictly enforcing extended producer responsibility (EPR). Anyone who places

The EmpCo deadline is approaching: No more misleading green claims
In less than three months, the world of sustainability communication will change.On September 27, 2026, the new EmpCo requirements will

EU Ecodesign (ESPR): The Roadmap for the Circular Economy Is in Place
With the Ecodesign Regulation (ESPR – Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation), the European Union is fundamentally reshaping the framework for

Modular Smartphones: A Concept for the Future?
Today’s electronics industry is characterized by short innovation cycles and a problematic throwaway culture. A promising approach to reducing electronic

PPWR Practical Check: Three Misconceptions About the New EU Packaging Regulation
The new EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) represents one of the most comprehensive regulatory changes for the European economy. The goal

What Companies Need to Know About Eco-Modulation
Eco-modulation is a financial incentive and penalty system for packaging under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework. Those who use

PPWR PFAS: New Limits & Bans Effective August 2026
Effective August 12, 2026, the new EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) prohibits the placing on the market of food contact packaging

Ireland EPR: Requirements for Producers and Importers(2025 New requirements)
New requirements – producer responsibility in Ireland Ireland implements Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) to manage various waste streams. Based on

ECOPV-EU GmbH was recognised as an official guarantor
SUPER!!! Recognised as a guarantor by the EAR Foundation After undergoing comprehensive evaluations by Stiftung EAR, which is the compliance

Germany’s Single-Use Plastics Law: Mandatory Implementation by 2025
1.What is the Single-Use Plastics Law? Germany’s Single-Use Plastics Law (EinwegkunststoffG) is a regulation designed to reduce the environmental impact

Adaptation of rechargeable batteries required
The Verband der Elektrotechnik Elektronik Informationstechnik (VDE) e.V. and the Deutsche Kommission Elektrotechnik Elektronik Informationstechnik (DKE) have initiated a standardization

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WEEE Number – Why it is Indispensable and How ECOPV Assists You
WEEE-Nummer! Was ist das? If you are involved with electrical and electronic devices, you may come across the term “WEEE
