How to avoid product bans and fines

Components for electrical and electronic equipment

To establish their products on the German market, it is very important that all electrical products are properly registered, especially with the inclusion of the WEEE numbers (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment).   Sales through Platforms This also applies to sales via various platforms such as, for example, Amazon. Since July 1, 2023, Amazon, for […]

In-Depth Guide to the German Packaging Act (VerpackG)

In recent years, environmental regulations have become increasingly stringent worldwide, driven by growing concerns over waste management and sustainability. In this context, Germany’s Packaging Act (VerpackG) has emerged as a crucial regulatory framework. As the localized implementation of EU directives on packaging and packaging waste, the VerpackG sets mandatory requirements for businesses placing packaged goods […]

ECOPV-EU GmbH was recognised as an official guarantor

ECOPV-EU GmbH has been recognized as an official guarantor by Stiftung EAR in Germany

SUPER!!! Recognised as a guarantor by the EAR Foundation After undergoing comprehensive evaluations by Stiftung EAR, which is the compliance authority for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) in Germany, ECOPV-EU GmbH has been successfully recognized as an official guarantor. The announcement has been published on the EAR website. As is widely known, companies selling […]

Germany’s Single-Use Plastics Law: Mandatory Implementation by 2025

Plastic bottles

1.What is the Single-Use Plastics Law? Germany’s Single-Use Plastics Law (EinwegkunststoffG) is a regulation designed to reduce the environmental impact of single-use plastic products. The law requires manufacturers and importers of single-use plastics to take responsibility for waste management and contribute to a fund that supports the recycling and disposal of plastic waste. It is […]