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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
EPR Compliance in Europe: 3 Areas, 1 Strong Partner!
Anyone who sells across borders in Europe knows that complying with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is complex, time-consuming, and regulated
Battery Labeling: New EU rules delayed
German battery legislation is currently in a transitional phase. While the old Battery Act (BattG) is being phased out, the
PPWR QR Code: Will it become mandatory?
With the implementation of the EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR), many companies are wondering when a QR code is required on
EU Battery Regulation: Replaceable batteries starting in February 2027
The smartphone is our daily companion. But when the battery capacity declines, the entire device often becomes unusable. The EU
PPWR Launches: Effective Obligations & the Timeframe
August 12, 2026 marks a milestone for packaging compliance in the EU: The EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) becomes mandatory as
Effective July 19: EU bans the destruction of unsold clothing
As of July 19, 2026, a historic ban has been in effect in the EU: Large fashion companies are no
PPWR Launches: Is Your Packaging Compliance Ready?
On August 12, 2026, the EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) will generally take effect. This marks the beginning of a new
Digital Product Passport (DPP): Requirements, Data, and Timeline until 2030
In the future, a data carrier (e.g., a QR code or RFID chip) on products will provide far more than
Right to Repair: New Rules Effective July 31
Stricter rules for electronic devices have been in effect in Germany since July 31. The new “right to repair” is
EPR-Full-Service for Europe
Anyone who sells products in multiple European countries must comply with the respective EPR requirements. Different registration, reporting, and system
PPWR: Packaging remains the same. Requirements are changing.
The new EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) will officially take effect on August 12, 2026. While visual requirements – such as
BDO System Poland: Guide to EPR
Anyone who places packaging, electrical appliances, or batteries on the Polish market is subject to extended producer responsibility (EPR). The