New registration obligation for packaging in Spain

The Spanish packaging law obliges producers to register their packaging. Distributors from abroad must also register through an authorised representative if they sell packaged products in Spain.

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New registration obligation for packaging in Spain

The Spanish packaging law obliges producers to register their packaging. Distributors from abroad must also register through an authorised representative if they sell packaged products in Spain.

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General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988 obliges
GPSR Risk Analysis Required

Mandatory for almost every product: According to the GPSR, producers must draw up technical documentation for the products they place on the market. The technical documentation must be based on an internal risk analysis.

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General Product Safety Regulation requires Responsible Person
EU Responsible Person Service for the GPSR and more

Since 16 July 2021, it is against the law to sell products with CE marking without a Responsible Person in the EU. In addition, a Responsible Person must also be specified in accordance with the General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988.

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Personal EU Batteries Regulation Training
Ready for the new Batteries Regulation (EU) 2023/1542

Find out which obligations the EU Batteries Regulation places on you and how to deal with them in your specific case. Receive comprehensive information on how to implement your obligations with regard to labelling, battery passport, EPR and due diligence obligations in the supply chain.

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take-e-way News and Press Releases

Warning for electricity storage systems

Failure to register in accordance with the Battery Act or Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act may be considered anti-competitive and may also result in fines being imposed by the Federal Environment Agency.
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ElektroG4 amendment adopted

The German government is accommodating sellers by dropping the originally planned extension of the 0:1 take-back obligation to larger appliances with an edge length of up to 50 centimetres in the cabinet draft. The government is sticking to the other changes.
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New EAR fees from August 2025

The new ElektroG-BattG fee ordinance will only come into force with the upcoming amendment in the battery sector from August 2025.
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Solutions for bureaucracy problems

Are you having problems selling your appliances and non-food products and can't find a suitable solution? Then read on here.
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More ElektroG costs required

Environmental organisation Deutsche Umwelthilfe is calling for producers in Germany to take on more responsibility. They currently benefit financially from the fact that there are no disposal costs for appliances that are not collected.
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Packaging Act Fund Criticism

The planned contribution level of €1,500 per tonne for packaging that is difficult to recycle is particularly controversial, as it is significantly higher than the recommendations. Associations are calling for a limit of €300 and a gradual increase only once EU-wide harmonised recycling standards are in place.
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EU Packaging Regulation Corrigendum

The PPWR text, which has been legally and linguistically checked in all official languages, is to be presented on 13 and 14 November. If no political group or one twentieth of MEPs call for a vote within 24 hours, the text is deemed to have been adopted.
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Facilitation for balcony power plants

This means that sellers and producers of balcony power plants may expect an increase in demand, as it will be easier for users to install such systems.
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Now we're talking - Hagebau, Berlin Brands Group, Osapiens!

The programme for the 8th VERE Panel Event on 19.11.2024 at the East Hotel Hamburg/Germany has been confirmed. In addition to the Federal Ministry of Economics, the EAR Foundation, the Packaging Register and the Consumer Protection Authority, Osapiens, Hagebau, the Berlin Brands Group and many others will also be speaking on the topic of "Safe, sustainable and recyclable into the future". Participation is free of charge for take-e-way/trade-e-bility customers and VERE e.V. members.
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EPR for textiles in Europe

So far, only a few countries in the EU have introduced an EPR system for textiles. France created the legal framework back in 2007. Since 1 July 2023, the EPR decree for textiles has also come into force in the Netherlands. "Textile EPR Obligations in Europe - Practice in France and the Netherlands" is the topic on Friday, 18 October 2024, at 10 a.m., live in our Online Compliance Talk. What do sellers and producers need to do to comply with the regulations? In order to be able to present the topics to our domestic and foreign customers, the Compliance Talk will be held in English. You are therefore welcome to recommend the event to your foreign partners.
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