take-e-way News on EPR & Product Compliance

10/14/2020

When will RFID blocker cards fall within the scope of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act?

Whether the blocker cards are electrical devices as contemplated by the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG) depends on their internal structure. Blocker cards with chips or aerials are electrical devices and fall under category 6. In contrast, RFID blocker cards that contain neither a chip nor an aerial, but only a metal foil to shield an electromagnetic field, do not fall under the ElektroG.

10/14/2020

Recurring errors in “is-input-report” are subject to fines

The EAR foundation (German WEEE registration board) advises to proceed carefully when submitting the notification of the quantity of electrical and electronic devices placed on the market. An incorrectly submitted “is-input-report” (actual input notification) may be punished by the German Federal Environment Agency in the form of a fine for an administrative offence.

10/12/2020

Global supply chains: EU wants corporate due diligence to be enshrined in statute law

At both national and European level, legislators are increasingly seeking not only to intensify market surveillance, but also to make economic operators responsible for their products and production channels (supply chains). In order to prepare you in good time for the Market Surveillance Ordinance and the “Supply Chain Act” (Due Diligence Act), we advise you to take part in our free webinar (in German language) “From Production to the Online Shop – Risk-oriented Supply Chain Compliance in the Non-Food Retail Sector”.

10/12/2020

Battery producers should register with the EAR foundation as of 1 January 2021

Producers of industrial, vehicle and device batteries should have themselves registered with the EAR foundation as of 1 January 2021. Those battery producers who are already correctly registered with the German Federal Environment Agency have a one-year transitional period to register with the EAR foundation; this period expires on 31 December 2021. Accordingly, please ascertain whether your data submitted to the Federal Environment Agency is still correct. New producers who require registration as of 1 January 2021 are also advised to register in advance with the Federal Environment Agency without fail.

10/12/2020

When will e-scooters fall under the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG)?

E-scooters mostly fall under the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG). The decisive factor is that the e-scooter has no seat or is a two-wheeler. Scooters with a seat or a different number of wheels do not fall under the ElektroG. Further information in this regard is available on the EAR website.

09/28/2020

The Netherlands: Draft decision on new WEEE agreement

On 17th of September, the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management published a draft decision as a preliminary response to an application for a new WEEE agreement from the producers’ association OPEN Foundation. We would like to raise your attention to this draft, since, if the decision comes into force on 01/01/2021, there will be changes affecting manufacturers and importers registered in the Netherlands.

09/28/2020

Draft of ElektroG 3 available: take-e-way offers solutions; VERE preparing statement

The proposed amendments are aimed at improving the take-back of old equipment and to extend the take-back obligation for distributors of the equipment on the German market. The draft also includes distributors of groceries with a total sales floor space of at least 800 square metres (e.g. supermarkets). Online retailers are also to be more closely involved in taking back old equipment.

09/18/2020

Batteries Act 2 adopted

In order to ensure uniform standards of assessment, the task of registering manufacturers and approving take-back systems is to be carried out by the EAR Foundation in a bundled manner in the future.

09/02/2020

Trading platform calls for REACh declaration: trade-e-bility offers solutions

In order to validate the REACh declaration, trade-e-bility will assist you with the document analysis. The declaration must be absolutely correct without fail, otherwise conventional penalties or claims for damages may be filed by customers and the goods cannot be sold as planned.

09/01/2020

Market Surveillance Regulation: Online markets oblige sellers to comply

The long list of rules makes it clear why now is the right time to tackle the topic of the Market Surveillance Regulation. You do not need to be concerned, however. After all, we have taken precautions for you and have developed business solutions over the last several years which are now available to you to deal with the daunting Market Surveillance Regulation.

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