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EU Battery Compliance Guide: Key Requirements for Market Access
In the European Union, compliance with battery and accumulator regulations is crucial for businesses placing batteries on the market. The

Global Negotiations on Plastic Pollution: Next Round Begins in Geneva
From August 5 to 14, 2025, the international community will gather in Geneva to resume negotiations on a Global Treaty

Urgent Notice: Both Batteries and Packaging Must Be Registered to Obtain a Polish BDO Number
Urgent Notice from BDO Office According to the current Polish regulations on electrical equipment, batteries, and packaging materials, Polish authorities

Which Businesses Need to Understand the German Packaging Act?
Why the German Packaging Act Matters The German Packaging Act (VerpackG) came into effect to ensure that businesses take responsibility

Urgent Amazon Seller Alert: EU Battery Law Compliance Deadline Approaching
Scope of Application This regulation applies to both standalone batteries and batteries incorporated into products. Effective August 18, 2025, Amazon

What is the German Recycling Act?
Germany is widely recognized for its rigorous environmental policies, particularly in the realm of recycling and waste management. The German

VerpackG vs. BattG vs. ElektroG: Understanding the Differences and Compliance Needs
As environmental regulations tighten across Europe, manufacturers and online sellers targeting the German market must understand their legal obligations under

Can eBay Sellers Ship to Germany?
Yes, eBay sellers can ship to Germany, but doing so requires more than just selecting a shipping carrier. To comply

EU Battery Compliance – non-European manufacturer
As a company outside of Europe aiming to enter the EU market, it is important to understand the various regulations

Poland’s BDO Waste Registry: Critical Updates for International Businesses
Since January 1, 2020, there have been significant changes in Poland’s waste management regulations that affect all companies dealing with

Understanding Single-Use Plastic (SUP): Regulations and Responsibilities in Germany
Plastic pollution has become one of the most urgent environmental issues of our time. Among the key contributors to this

How to avoid product bans and fines
To establish their products on the German market, it is very important that all electrical products are properly registered, especially

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