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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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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Greece: Obligation to register for Packaging

According to L. 4819/2021 Art. 84 Par. 2, non-Greek distance sellers are now also obliged to register as producers of packaging.
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France: Obligation to register for Furniture and Textiles

There is a general obligation to register if you place furniture or textiles on the French market. This obligation also applies to non-French producers when selling directly to end users.
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ElektroG3: B2B producers must submit a take-back concept to the EAR

Under the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG3) to be amended on 01/01/2022, manufacturers of B2B equipment will be obliged in the course of registration to submit a take-back concept (cf. Section 7a ElektroG3) to the EAR foundation (Stiftung Elektro-Altgeräte Register; German WEEE registration board) and also to inform the users of their equipment about the disposal channels set up.
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International Amazon marketplaces are worthwhile for retailers

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ElektroG3 template for mandatory information on batteries

From 1 January 2022, all manufacturers or distributors of electrical and electronic equipment containing a battery or accumulator are required to provide information to the end-user of the type and chemical system of the battery or accumulator and of its safe removal.
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LUCID and WEEE: eBay dealer cannot sell any items

“I can’t post and sell items on eBay Germany; I’m losing out on plenty of sales. I’ve contacted LUCID, but have received no reply from them. I don’t know what else to do; I’m a little desperate as I’ve spent loads of money on making everything legal as a professional seller, but eBay isn’t helping me in this particular case. eBay’s only response to me is “Contact the authorities.”
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Austria: Waste Management Act and Packaging Ordinance

Today we wish to give you a brief overview of innovations and changes in the field of the Waste Management Act and the Packaging Ordinance in Austria. You should already make a note of the following topics and diary dates:
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New EAR campaign motivates to dispose of e-waste correctly

According to the EAR foundation, the TV spots financed by fees of manufacturers registered under the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG), intensive outdoor advertising throughout Germany and, of course, the online presence including various social media activities will draw significant attention to the topic.
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