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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
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