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EPR-News & Updates
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EPR-News & Updates
What exactly is the insolvency-proof guarantee?
Anyone selling electrical appliances in Germany must comply with important legal regulations. A key requirement is the insolvency-proof guarantee. Many
ElektroG Compliance: What matters when it comes to small appliances
Did you know that a flashing greeting card is legally classified as an electrical device? The reason is the “open
🔋 E-bike Batteries: Boom, Fire Hazard & Disposal
The numbers speak for themselves: 15.7 million e-bikes were on German roads in 2024 – a massive increase compared to
Recyclates Explained: From Plastic Waste to Valuable Raw Material
Recycled materials are more than just “recycled plastic.”They are a key raw material for the circular economy and help us
Which category does my device fall into?
Anyone who places electrical or electronic equipment on the market in Germany is required by the ElektroG to register with
EPR Representative Authorization: Rules for Packaging, Equipment, and Batteries
Anyone selling products in Europe will quickly come across the term EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility). However, one key point is
Take-back obligations for waste electrical and electronic equipment under the ElektroG4
The Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG) regulates the environmentally sound disposal of electrical and electronic equipment. Since the ElektroG4
EPR 2026: The Compliance Check for E-Commerce / Online Retail
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) holds companies accountable: Anyone who places products on the market is responsible for their entire lifecycle
🔋 Dispose of batteries properly!
Whether they’re empty button cells, rechargeable batteries from digital cameras, or batteries from remote controls: once they’re used up, the
OfH Check 2026: Roles and Responsibilities of Manufacturers, Retailers, and OfH!
The new Battery Act Implementation Act (BattDG) has been in effect in Germany since October 7, 2025. It transposes the
EUNR is launching! A new network of European packaging registers
Brand new and officially launched: 16 EU member states have joined forces in the European National Registers Network (EUNR) to
🔆 PV Modules Under the ElektroG4 – Key Questions and Answers for Manufacturers and Dealers
With the ElektroG4, which took effect on January 1, 2026, new and stricter obligations apply to manufacturers and retailers. Here
Vaasa promotes sustainable mobility and citizen participation
During its European Green Leaf Year 2026, Vaasa is investing in bicycle maintenance stands, e-bikes for city administration employees and citizen participation.
UBA packaging FAQ: understanding roles, documentation and deadlines
The updated UBA FAQ explains roles and obligations under packaging law. For businesses, correctly assigning responsibilities, documentation and application dates is key.
EmpCo Directive Effective September: New Rules for Green Claims
In two days, the new regulations implementing the European EmpCo Directive will take effect in Germany. Companies should therefore review
PPWR: An EU Regulation, Different National Responses
The new EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) took effect on August 12, 2026. While the far-reaching bans on certain single-use plastic
ECOPV-EU ranks second in terms of active WEEE registrations!
ECOPV-EU is one of the leading providers and ranks second in terms of active WEEE registrations – including registrations through
Battery Registration: ECOPV-EU Is Market Leader in Registrations
A strong signal to the market: In the latest market comparison, ECOPV-EU ranks first in terms of active battery registrations
France’s waiver of the mandatory deposit
Following intensive negotiations in September, the French Ministry of the Environment decided not to introduce a mandatory national deposit system
Germany Calls for Relief on the PPWR
The German federal government is advocating at the EU level for targeted amendments to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
September Compliance Update: EmpCo, PPWR and Textile EPR
September is marked by stricter requirements for environmental communication and packaging compliance. A critical deadline is approaching for companies:On September
VerpackDG & PPWR FAQ: Manufacturers, LUCID and Marketplace
The legal requirements for packaging are becoming increasingly complex. Who is officially considered a “manufacturer”? What new design and recycling
Recycling Rates Review: The Current Situation and the New Laws
Whether packaging is actually recycled is determined only in practice – by the mix of materials, sorting technology, and market
EPR FAQ: Everything about WEEE, BattDG, PPWR and EWKFondsG
Whether it’s waste electrical and electronic equipment, batteries, or packaging – the legal requirements of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) are