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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

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