🔋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 on the market of batteries and battery-powered devices. ❓ What has changed since 2025? The new BattDG has been in effect since 2025. It supplements the EU Battery Regulation at the national level. Focus: […]
🔋 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 energy storage systems today faces significantly stricter requirements than they did just two years ago. Why this issue now affects every distributor The legal framework for batteries has been fundamentally redefined at the European […]
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. It is the first step toward the Digital Product Passport (DPP) and will bring about lasting change across the entire industry. What is the Battery Passport? Imagine a digital record that tracks a battery’s […]
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 its manufacture come from? How can the drum be repaired? And what were the actual CO₂ emissions during production? From 2027, products without this digital memory will no longer be allowed on the EU market. […]
The end of non-removable batteries!
The end of permanently installed batteries! The era of permanently bonded batteries is coming to an end. The new EU Battery Regulation (2023/1542) will come into full effect on February 18, 2027. For manufacturers, importers, and distributors, this means that product design and service concepts will have to be rethought. The end user as […]
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 for legally compliant and digital processing since 2020. We take care of the bureaucracy so that you can concentrate fully on your core business. Why ECOPV-EU? Authorized representative (ElektroG / WEEE) We represent your […]
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, and brick-and-mortar retailers in 2026. Here is a brief overview: ❓ Who is officially considered a “manufacturer”? Not only those who produce. Anyone who imports electrical appliances into Germany or ships them directly to […]
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 a thing of the past! The new EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) is cleaning up bathrooms. What can we expect? From January 1, 2030, single-use packaging for cosmetic and hygiene products will be banned in the […]
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, which places a strong focus on fire safety and the circular economy, has been in force since January 1, 2026. Who must take action? Manufacturers and importers: Obligation to register with the ear foundation, report […]
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 companies. What will happen on August 12, 2026? From this date onwards, the EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) will apply directly in all member states. Who will officially be considered a “manufacturer” in 2026? It […]