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Ireland EPR: Requirements for Producers and Importers（2025 New requirements)
New requirements – producer responsibility in Ireland Ireland implements Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) to manage various waste streams. Based on
ECOPV-EU GmbH was recognised as an official guarantor
SUPER!!! Recognised as a guarantor by the EAR Foundation After undergoing comprehensive evaluations by Stiftung EAR, which is the compliance
Germany’s Single-Use Plastics Law: Mandatory Implementation by 2025
1.What is the Single-Use Plastics Law? Germany’s Single-Use Plastics Law (EinwegkunststoffG) is a regulation designed to reduce the environmental impact
Adaptation of rechargeable batteries required
The Verband der Elektrotechnik Elektronik Informationstechnik (VDE) e.V. and the Deutsche Kommission Elektrotechnik Elektronik Informationstechnik (DKE) have initiated a standardization
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WEEE Number – Why it is Indispensable and How ECOPV Assists You
WEEE-Nummer! Was ist das? If you are involved with electrical and electronic devices, you may come across the term “WEEE
EPR Spain: Requirements for Packaging, WEEE, and Batteries
The Spanish Ministry of Ecological Transition (MITECO) is cracking down on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Anyone who places packaging, batteries,
The ear Foundation: What is it all about and who needs to register?
Anyone who places electrical appliances or batteries on the market in Germany for the first time for commercial purposes is
EPR Registration 2026: How Does It Work?
Selling online through your own online stores or platforms such as Amazon and eBay makes Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) a
Midterm Review: Six Months of the “Counter Model” Under the ElektroG
The latest amendment to the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG4) has been in effect since January 2026. A key
Important Legislative Change: New Take-Back Requirement for Disposable E-Cigarettes
Starting July 1, 2026, expanded regulations for the sale of single-use vapes will take effect. All retail outlets must now
PPWR Declaration of Conformity: The Legal Foundation for Packaging Starting in August 2026
The new EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) will take effect on August 12, 2026. Without a legally binding Declaration of Conformity
Germany’s Packaging Act – What Companies Need to Know About the LUCID Registry
Anyone who commercially places packaged goods into circulation in Germany is responsible for their disposal and recycling. The Packaging Act
Why the Tighter REACH Regulations Affect Every Product Supplier
The EU is drastically tightening its regulations on chemicals. This no longer affects just the chemical industry, but everyone who
From Intermediary to Enforcer – The Role of Marketplaces
Online marketplaces such as Amazon, eBay, and Zalando no longer act as passive intermediaries. With the entry into force of
WEEE regulations are changing: More markets. More complexity.
Anyone who sells electrical and electronic equipment in Europe quickly realizes that implementation of the WEEE Directive is inconsistent. The
EPR Authorized Representative for Packaging: PPWR Obligations Effective August 2026
With the EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) set to take effect on August 12, 2026, cross-border trade is facing profound changes.
EPR Compliance in Italy in 2026: Do You Know Your Obligations Regarding Packaging, Batteries, and WEEE?
The Italian Ministry of the Environment (MASE) is cracking down on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Anyone who places packaging, batteries,