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12/06/2023

Caution, SUP Packaging Netherlands

The European Directive on the use of single-use plastics ("SUP Directive") came into force on 3 July 2021. From 2023, this SUP Directive will also regulate producer responsibility in the Netherlands. SUP includes, for example, drinking cups, beverage packaging up to three litres, dimensionally stable and flexible food packaging as well as lightweight carrier bags, wet wipes, balloons, tobacco filters and fishing accessories.

12/06/2023

Solutions Against the Destruction of Returns

The VERE Association and take-e-way have been trying for 20 years to avoid further legal obligations for sellers and producers of electrical appliances by finding effective solutions. This also applies to the destruction of returns and the reuse of electrical appliances.

11/08/2023

Fit for the new EU Batteries Regulation

In trade-e-bility’s personalised, comprehensive online training, you will find out what requirements the EU BattVO places on you and how to deal with them in your specific case.

11/08/2023

Packaging labelling in south-eastern Europe

Please note: packaging labelling is mandatory in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

11/08/2023

Extended Producer Responsibility in Denmark

The implementation of extended producer responsibility for packaging in Denmark has been postponed until July 1, 2025. The mandatory registration of packaging that is expected to be placed on the market has also been postponed. The registration obligation will therefore no longer apply from 1 January 2024, but from 1 April 2024.

11/08/2023

ENVI votes on EU Packaging Regulation

MEPs want to clarify requirements for the reuse or refilling of packaging. Returnable packaging should fulfil a minimum number of cycles to be determined at a later date.

11/08/2023

Caution: invisible electrical appliances

This topic is relevant for sellers if they themselves have “invisible” electrical appliances in their portfolio that are not recognised as EEE/WEEE due to their nature and have therefore not been registered with the EAR Foundation.

10/11/2023

EU Packaging Regulation vote postponed

Instead of September as previously planned, the vote is now scheduled to take place in the fourth week of October according to the current status.

10/11/2023

Sellers in court

The environmental organisation Deutsche Umwelthilfe announces that it will use all legal means to punish violations of the obligation to take back waste electrical appliances.

10/11/2023

EPR registration obligation for balcony power plants

These must be registered in Germany in accordance with the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (WEEE), the Batteries Act and the Packaging Act, and the costs for future recycling must be factored in when such power plants are placed on the market.

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