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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EU packaging regulation comes into force

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ElektroG and BattDG under time pressure

The success of both legislative proposals depends on the time remaining in the session and political consensus. A delay could jeopardise the implementation of European requirements - with considerable consequences for sellers, producers and importers.
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WEEE UK from 2025

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EU Packaging Regulation passes Parliament

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Amazon ends EPR mediation

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ElektroG amendment in the Bundesrat

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Battery Law Implementation Act passed

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